Ravens WR Zay Flowers Explains the 'Derrick Henry Effect' After Overtime Win
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers explained the "Derrick Henry Effect" after Sunday night's win over Atlanta.
In a thrilling overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens showcased their resilience and the impact of their veteran running back Derrick Henry. Despite the absence of star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who suffered an ankle injury, the Ravens secured a 30-23 victory thanks to Henry's impressive performance. Henry rushed for 102 yards on 24 carries, caught a touchdown pass for 18 yards, and converted a crucial two-point conversion during overtime.
The 32-year-old's imposing size and physical presence were a challenge for opposing defenses, especially in a long game like Sunday night's. Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers highlighted this phenomenon, referring to it as the "Derrick Henry Effect." Flowers stated, "You do not wanna tackle that man for four quarters and plus an overtime?
You do not wanna do that. That's the Derrick Henry effect right there. I know they was tired." Flowers himself contributed significantly to the win, catching eight balls for 53 yards on the night. With this victory, the Ravens have now won four games in the 2026 NFL season and look forward to their upcoming Week 6 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
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