Derrick Henry made an impressive start to his Ravens career by scoring the first touchdown of the 2024 NFL season during the opening game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The two-time rushing champion, who joined Baltimore after eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans, found the end zone with a five-yard run on the Ravens’ initial drive of the game.
The scoring drive showcased Henry’s abilities, consisting of 11 plays and covering 70 yards, with Henry carrying the ball five times for a total of 17 rushing yards. In this game, he concluded with 13 carries for 46 yards and that crucial touchdown. Quarterback Lamar Jackson also contributed significantly, leading the Ravens with 122 yards on 16 attempts.
This performance hints at a promising season ahead for the Ravens, who are expected to feature Henry prominently alongside Jackson as a powerful running duo. However, the excitement for the Ravens was short-lived, as they ultimately fell to the Chiefs 27-20 in a nail-biting contest that came down to the final moments.
Despite the challenges, including three illegal formation penalties on the opening drive, the Ravens secured their touchdown and three first downs. Kansas City quickly answered, with rookie Xavier Worthy scoring on a 21-yard run on his first NFL touch. The Chiefs went into halftime with a 13-10 lead and maintained it for the rest of the game, holding off the Ravens’ attempts to tie, including a critical play that resulted in a touchdown being ruled out of bounds in the end zone.