With the power running of Derrick Henry and a versatile offense, the Ravens believe they will excel against Buffalo even if the elements are nasty.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry had just manhandled the Pittsburgh Steelers with 26 carries for 186 rushing yards in the 28-14 Wild Card victory. So common sense would tell Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken to give Henry more than 16
With leading receiver Zay Flowers out with a knee injury, Baltimore can't forget about the All-Pro it has in the backfield vs. Pittsburgh.
Mark Andrews has been reclusive since his dropped 2-point conversion sent Baltimore to defeat against the Buffalo Bills.
If the Buffalo Bills can't deal with Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, and the Baltimore Ravens' marvelous, multiple run game, an early postseason exit could be the result.
When the Pro Bowl rosters were announced earlier this month, the Ravens had a league-high nine selections. Add two more to the list.
After quarterback Lamar Jackson was named an MVP finalist, and Jackson and running back Derrick Henry were named Offensive Player of the Year finalists, outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy has now been named to the Pro Bowl games.
After 11 seasons full of production, Kyle Van Noy is finally going to his first Pro Bowl. Van Noy has been named to the Pro Bowl Games and is replacing T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is unable to participate due to injury.
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to be able to put a similar team on the field next season after winning their second straight AFC North title and bowing out of the playoffs in the second round last weekend at Buffalo.
General manager Eric DeCosta and head coach John Harbaugh are already preparing themselves for what next season brings.
And there was another thing that gnawed at the defense’s collective craw. The Ravens protected the football better that any team all season. The Bills were the best at taking it away. The challenge was obvious. “That was our motto all week: Let’s see who’s better,” Phillips said.