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Oct 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT
The Baltimore Ravens mounted a comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons in primetime on Sunday night, securing a 30-23 final score in overtime.
The Ravens notched their fourth win of the 2026 NFL season despite the absence of superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 4.
With Jackson out, the Ravens leaned heavily on veteran running back Derrick Henry.
Henry finished the game with 102 rushing yards on 24 carries, while taking his lone reception for 18 yards and a touchdown score. The 32-year-old running back also converted on a key two-point conversion to force overtime, taking a wild-cat snap and diving over the goal line.
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Henry's physically-imposing stature has been know to take a toll on defenses, especially over the course of long games. Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers identified this as the "Derrick Henry Effect" when speaking to the "Sunday Night Football" crew postgame.
"You do not wanna tackle that man for four quarters and plus an overtime? You do not wanna do that. That's the Derrick Henry effect right there. I know they was tired," Flowers said.
Flowers also played a significant role in Sunday night's win, reeling in eight catches for 53 yards from quarterback Tyler Huntley.
The Ravens are now 4-1 as they turn their attention toward Week 6's matchup against the Cleveland Browns.