Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Stats, Score Updates for NFL Opener

Derrick Henry will make his first appearance for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL season opener on Thursday.

After eight seasons as the Tennessee Titans’ starting quarterback, Henry signed a two-year contract with the Ravens to join a run-oriented offense with dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore hits the road to take on the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and center Travis Kelce.

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NBC Analysts Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison Praise Derrick Henry Ahead of Opening Night with Ravens

NBC analysts Tony Dungy, coach of the Super Bowl-winning Indianapolis Colts, and Rodney Harrison, linebacker of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, both praised Derrick Henry.

“He’s going to bring that mentality,” Dungy said. “(The Ravens) ran the ball only 16 times in the AFC championship game. The Ravens can’t do that again, and Derrick Henry won’t let them.”

Harrison said the Ravens will look to throw the ball as much as possible, but Henry needs to be a leader in the running game to keep the offense effective.

“He brings size, he brings intimidation,” Harrison said. “They want to let Lamar throw and win the MVP; but to win a Super Bowl, you have to put your hands on the ground and run with the ball. They can definitely do that with Derrick Henry.”

The start of the NFL American football season between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs will be delayed

Storms moved through Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium. The game was scheduled to start at 7:20 p.m. (CT) but will now start at 7:40 p.m. on Thursday. The game will be televised on NBC and streamed live on Peacock.

Derrick Henry vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Thursday’s NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will kick off at 7:20 p.m. (CT) and will be televised nationally on NBC. Fans can also watch the game on Peacock.

Henry has 78 carries for 447 yards in four games against the Ravens. That includes a 23-carry night for 188 yards and two TDs on Nov. 10, 2019.

Derrick Henry average yards per game

Derrick Henry averaged 68.6 yards per game with the Titans in 2023. In 17 games last season, he rushed for 1,167 yards on 280 attempts. He scored 12 rushing touchdowns for the Titans.

For his career, Henry averaged 79.8 yards per game in 119 games. Overall, he has 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns in eight seasons.

Derrick Henry college, stats, age, height, weight

As a receiver, Henry has caught 155 passes in his career for 1,458 yards and three touchdowns. Last season with the Titans, Henry caught 28 passes for 214 yards.

In eight years with the Titans, Henry was named to the Pro Bowl four times and an All-Pro three times. Henry was also named the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.

Henry attended the University of Alabama and won the Heisman Trophy with the Crimson Tide in 2015, rushing for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns to help Alabama win the national championship.

Henry is 190 cm tall, weighs 109 kg and turned 30 on January 4.

This article originally appeared on the Jackson Sun: Ravens vs. Chiefs score updates: Derrick Henry’s stats in NFL opener