Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry opened up about a dropped pass that continues to trouble him from the divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, which ended in a narrow 27-25 loss for Baltimore last season. Henry said this missed opportunity remains fresh in his mind and still causes him discomfort.
“I still think about the pass I dropped early in that game,”
Henry told NFL Network’s Bridget Condon and Brian Baldinger.
He further admitted to reflecting on it frequently, stating that it “still makes me cringe.”
Details of the Critical Miss During the Game
The dropped pass occurred on the opening drive when Lamar Jackson rolled left and targeted Henry on a first down. Despite being wide open with room to advance, Henry was unable to secure the ball. The error, however, was soon mitigated as Baltimore managed to respond with a touchdown pass from Jackson to Rashod Bateman on the same possession.
Ultimately, the game was decided by a failed two-point conversion attempt, which was impacted by a drop from tight end Mark Andrews, sealing Baltimore’s defeat.
Henry’s Performance and Season Highlights
During the game against Buffalo, Henry carried the ball 16 times for 84 yards and scored one touchdown. This output was a step back compared to his previous week’s impressive 186 yards and two touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Despite the disappointing end to the playoff run, Henry still had a remarkable first season with Baltimore after eight years with the Tennessee Titans. He rushed for 1,921 yards, achieving a career-high average of 5.9 yards per carry in 2024, while also tying for the league lead with 16 rushing touchdowns.
Lasting Impact of the Playoff Drop on Henry
Although Henry’s debut season with the Ravens was highly successful statistically, the playoff pass he dropped remains a haunting moment in his career. The missed catch symbolizes a critical turning point in Baltimore’s postseason and stays with Henry as a reminder of what could have been.