Watch: Derrick Henry sets Ravens record with 87-yard TD run

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) takes a moment before the start of the game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Watch: Derrick Henry sets Ravens record with 87-yard touchdown run

By Adam Gretz | Last updated Sep 29, 2024 8:52 PM ET

The Baltimore Ravens and running back Derrick Henry seemed like a pretty good match in free agency. The NFL's best running team and one of the best running backs of this era joining forces to potentially give the Ravens offense another piece to help them get over the hump in the AFC.

There might have been some concerns as to whether or not Henry could still be an impact player at his age.

He may have erased some of those concerns on Sunday night when he set a Ravens franchise record with an 87-yard touchdown run on their first offensive snap against the Buffalo Bills.

Have a look.

DERRICK HENRY TO THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!

Tune in on NBC! pic.twitter.com/rRDLQvKh8P
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 30, 2024

That run is the longest run from scrimmage in the history of the Ravens franchise and gave them an early 7-0 lead.

After a tough debut game with the Ravens in Kansas City to open the season, he has really started to break out over the past two games. He rushed for 84 yards on 18 carries in a Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and then had a massive game with 151 yards on 25 carries in their Week 3 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

This run is also already his fifth touchdown of the season. He still has that power and breakaway speed.

Adam Gretz

Adam Gretz is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh. He covers the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA. Baseball is his favorite sport -- he is nearly halfway through his goal of seeing a game in every MLB ballpark. Catch him on Twitter @AGretz

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