Baltimore Ravens’ running game is proving to be the most dangerous in football, and against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens showed just how lethal their 1-2 punch truly is.
Behind the bruising power of Derrick Henry and the electric speed of Lamar Jackson, the Ravens dismantled Pittsburgh in a 38-10 blowout that had fans and analysts alike in awe.
Pittsburgh entered the game on a four-game losing streak, struggling to find any consistency on offense. But even with those challenges, few could have predicted the sheer dominance the Ravens would unleash.
By halftime, Baltimore had already built a commanding 21-0 lead, and the Steelers' defense had no answers for the combined might of Jackson and Henry.
Derrick Henry, who had already earned his reputation as one of the NFL's most punishing running backs, was a nightmare for Pittsburgh’s defense.
The 6-foot-3, 247-pound back ran for a jaw-dropping 186 yards and two touchdowns, including a stunning 44-yard sprint that completely extinguished any hopes of a Steelers comeback. Henry’s combination of size, strength, and speed made him a force that Pittsburgh simply couldn’t contain.
While Henry was bulldozing through the Steelers, Lamar Jackson was once again showing why he is one of the most electrifying players in the league.
The Ravens quarterback rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown, providing constant danger with his ability to break free from the pocket and make plays with his legs.
Jackson also proved adept at keeping the Steelers' defense on their toes, adding a couple of key passes to keep the chains moving and avoid being predictable.
Without top wide receiver Zay Flowers in the lineup, the Ravens adjusted their game plan to lean more heavily on the ground game. It was a move that paid massive dividends. Jackson’s dynamic running ability, combined with Henry’s bruising style, formed an unstoppable duo that left the Steelers reeling.
Pittsburgh, despite managing a brief moment of hope with a touchdown in the third quarter, never truly threatened to make it a game.
The Steelers' offense, already plagued by inconsistency, couldn’t keep up with the Ravens’ relentless attack. Quarterback Kenny Pickett struggled to get into a rhythm, while the defense had no answers for the Ravens’ power running game.
With the win, Baltimore further solidified its place among the AFC’s elite teams, and Jackson and Henry’s partnership looks poised to make the Ravens a serious Super Bowl contender.
Jackson’s dual-threat capabilities and Henry’s punishing power make this backfield the most dangerous in the NFL.
As the NFL season progresses, teams are going to need a serious game plan to contain the lethal combination of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry.
Together, they have created the most dominant 1-2 punch in football, one that is capable of overwhelming even the strongest defenses.
For now, the Ravens are riding high on their ground game, and after this performance, no one will be eager to face them in the postseason.