{
  "id": 16934136,
  "title": "Ravens RB Derrick Henry Gets Honest About Lamar Jackson's Absence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/ravens-rb-derrick-henry-gets-honest-about-lamar-jacksons-absence",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:52:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/ravens-rb-derrick-henry-gets-honest-about-lamar-jacksons-absence-12631453"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Baltimore Ravens have been without star quarterback Lamar Jackson in their last three games, as he is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and is currently listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills. The team has struggled without Jackson, dropping both of their most recent matchups against division rivals Cleveland and Cincinnati. Running back Derrick Henry, however, has made it clear just how much the absence of their leader has impacted the team.\n\nHenry told reporters, \"He's the heart and soul of this offense. He's the leader of this offense. Any time he's out there, it's always great.\" He expressed optimism about Jackson's return, saying, \"I know he wants to be out there to put us in the best position to win. I’m going to be excited when he’s back out there.\"\n\nHenry's effectiveness has clearly been affected by Jackson's absence. In the last two games, he has failed to score a rushing touchdown or achieve more than 60 rushing yards. However, Jackson participated in Wednesday's practice, which is a positive sign for his availability this weekend. The Ravens-Bills game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "The Baltimore Ravens have been without superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson in each of their last three games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lamar Jackson out with high-ankle sprain, questionable for Sunday game",
    "Derrick Henry emphasizes Jackson's leadership and heart of offense",
    "Henry's performance suffers without Jackson, scoring none in last two games"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}