Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) in the second quarter in an AFC wild-card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Watch: Ravens' Derrick Henry unleashes wicked stiff-arm in wild-card game

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jan 11, 2025 9:59 PM ET

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry on Saturday reminded fans why he’s the stiff-arm king of the NFL.

Henry’s Ravens hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Wild Card clash at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. With 6:17 left in the first quarter, the Ravens had 1st-and-10 at the Steelers’ 46-yard line.

The Ravens snapped the ball directly into Henry’s hands. The 5-time Pro Bowler found a crease and easily got the first down. He was bursting past the 25-yard line when Steelers defenders finally caught up to him.

Before he was taken down, Henry used a massive stiff-arm to slam All-Pro defender Minkah Fitzpatrick to the ground for additional yardage.

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Here’s another angle of Henry’s huge 34-yard rush.

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While Henry obviously has a size advantage over Fitzpatrick, it’s still impressive how easily the Ravens star pushed down one of the league’s best safeties.

Henry’s efforts did not come in vain. Baltimore scored a touchdown three plays later thanks to a Lamar Jackson pass to Rashod Bateman on 3rd-and-13.

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Henry has built up quite the highlight reel of stiff-arms throughout his career. While Saturday’s version was awesome, there’s still nothing that tops Henry’s disrespectful stiff-arm of Josh Norman back in 2020.

The 2020 All-Pro has had a terrific first season in Baltimore. Henry’s 1,921 rushing yards in the regular season ranked second behind Saquon Barkley, while his 16 rushing TDs tied for first in the NFL.

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

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