{
  "id": 15509119,
  "title": "Derrick Henry: Put the blame on me for this loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/derrick-henry-put-the-blame-on-me-for-this-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/derrick-henry-put-blame-loss-224001333.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following Sunday's Browns victory over the Ravens, running back Derrick Henry didn't hesitate to take responsibility for the team's loss. Henry fumbled the ball with the Ravens leading 10-3 and just over 12 minutes remaining in the game. This error allowed the Browns to score a touchdown and ultimately, secure a 13-10 win. Despite the setback, Henry insisted that all should feel free to blame him for the defeat. \"I told the team I put this on me,\" Henry remarked. \"I just have to be better. I can't put the team in that situation.\"\n\nHenry emphasized his commitment to improving his performance and avoiding putting undue pressure on his teammates. \"Just going back and trying to fight for yards. With my momentum and his momentum, he ended up pulling it out. I have to take care of the ball,\" he stressed. \"No excuses for that. I have to be better. I put the team in harm's way.\"\n\nThe fumble proved to be a critical turning point in the game, but the close contest made it a deciding factor. The Ravens had punted five straight times and missed a field goal after leading 10-0 in the first quarter. The defense also struggled, conceding eight first downs over the final three drives of the Browns. It will be up to others to analyze the team's performance from within the Ravens' locker room, as Henry sees himself as the individual accountable for the loss.",
  "summary": "Henry's fumble opened the door to a Browns comeback on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}