The former Alabama All-American is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the eighth time in his career.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry carries the football during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.All-American ran for 199 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries and caught three passes for 10 yards and one touchdown.came on the Ravens’ first snap of the game and covered 87 yards, making it the longest run from scrimmage in franchise history.
With 209 yards from scrimmage, Henry became the first player in the NFL this season to surpass 200 yards in a game.This is the eighth time that Henry has been the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, but it’s first time he has won the award with Baltimore. Henry spent his first eight NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans before joining the Ravens via NFL free agency in March.
Henry became the first Baltimore running back to earn the honor since Justin Forsett in Week 12 of the 2014 season.Eku Leota returns to the NFL, but not with Carolina Panthers this time The NFL announced the Player of the Week picks on Wednesday. The other winners were Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, NFC Offensive; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, AFC Defensive; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, NFC Defensive; Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk, AFC Special Teams; and Chicago Bears punter Tory Taylor, NFC Special Teams.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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