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Derrick Henry's Message to Minkah Fitzpatrick After Viral Stiff Arm

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Jan 12, 2025 12:09 AM ET

Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens are headed to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night.

Henry was nearly unstoppable throughout the entire game, tallying 26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns. He also hit the 100 rushing yards mark by the end of the first half.

However, there was one play from the former Alabama star that went viral with over 700,000 views from the NFL's post alone.

With 6:17 remaining in the first quarter, Henry received the ball from a direct snap and scampered 34 yards to the Pittsburgh 12-yard line. On the tail end of the play, Henry laid a nasty stiff arm on Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, throwing the defender to the floor.

The royal stiff arm pic.twitter.com/OTakYdvxXV
— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

After the win, Henry spoke to the media for a postgame press conference. When asked about his stiff arm, he had a message for Fitzpatrick.

"My boy Minkah... you know it's all love," Henry said. "On the field, it's business."

Derrick Henry on his stiff arm vs. Minkah Fitzpatrick pic.twitter.com/PhW9vSzL3t
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 12, 2025

The two-time NFL rushing yards leader has been one of the best running backs in the league during his first season in Baltimore. Henry completed the regular season with 325 carries (2nd in the NFL), 1,921 yards (2nd) and 16 touchdowns (t-1st). He was also able to tie Terrell Davis for the most postseason games with 150+ rushing yards in NFL history, with four apiece.

The Ravens will go on to play either the Buffalo Bills or the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, depending on the outcome of Sunday's Bills-Broncos game.

If Denver comes out on top, Baltimore will face the Texans. If Buffalo wins, the Ravens will get an MVP candidate battle between Jackson and Josh Allen.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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