Derrick Henry’s Historic Night: 216 Yards, 4 TDs Power Ravens Over Packers at Lambeau

Saturday night at Lambeau Field, Derrick Henry reminded everyone why he’s called “The King.” The Baltimore Ravens running back unleashed one of the most dominant performances in NFL history, rushing for 216 yards and four touchdowns on a career-high 36 carries. With franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson sidelined by a back injury, the Ravens turned to Henry, and he delivered in a way that defied both expectation and precedent.

Henry’s 216 rushing yards are now the most ever by an opposing player at Lambeau Field, a record that stood for nearly seven decades. Head Coach John Harbaugh, himself no stranger to iconic moments, called it “one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen.” For Packers fans, it felt like watching a force of nature roll through their home turf—unstoppable, relentless, and historic.

Without Jackson, Baltimore’s identity as a run-first team came into full focus. The gameplan was simple: ride Henry, and ride him hard. “Tonight was really fun,” Henry said, grinning postgame. “I’m built for this. This is what I train for.” His confidence radiated, but it was his humility in leading the team pre-game prayer and urging his teammates to play free—after a season of adversity—that resonated most.

It’s hard to imagine the Ravens’ season, once marked by Super Bowl aspirations, coming down to a must-win game without their star QB. Injuries and inconsistency had dropped Baltimore to 7-8, with playoff hopes hanging by a thread. But against the Packers, the Ravens finally looked like the contender everyone expected, thanks to Henry’s historic night.

By halftime, Henry had already rushed 21 times for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Baltimore dominated time of possession, nearly quadrupling Green Bay’s. The Packers’ defense, missing Pro Bowl end Micah Parsons, was simply unable to contain the 252-pound running back as he battered the line of scrimmage and dragged defenders for extra yards.

Henry’s night wasn’t just about volume—it was about legacy. With his seventh career 200-yard rushing game, he surpassed Adrian Peterson and O.J. Simpson for the most such games in NFL history. He also joined Jim Brown as the only players with multiple games of 200+ rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Passing Tony Dorsett, Henry moved into tenth place on the NFL’s all-time rushing yards list, now sitting at 12,892. “Growing up hearing those names and idolizing those guys,” Henry said, “to have my name mentioned with theirs is surreal. It’s something I’ll always cherish.” (Baltimore Ravens, Yahoo Sports)

Henry scored on runs of 3, 1, 3, and a final, soul-crushing 25 yards, sealing the victory with five minutes left in the fourth quarter. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, efficient and composed, threw for 107 yards and a touchdown, adding 60 rushing yards of his own. “When he touched that ball, I was like, ‘Yes, they’re not ready,’” Huntley said, echoing the feeling that the Packers’ defense was simply outmatched.

Green Bay, meanwhile, saw Malik Willis step in for Jordan Love and deliver a strong performance (288 passing yards, two rushing touchdowns), but the Packers couldn’t stop the bleeding on defense. “We knew they was gonna run the ball and we couldn’t stop the run. Point blank. Period,” safety Javon Bullard said, capturing the frustration of a defense that had no answers.

Baltimore finished with 307 rushing yards as a team, marking just the third time in 45 years that Green Bay had surrendered over 300 yards on the ground. The Ravens converted 10 of 14 third downs, with Henry routinely dragging the pile for six or seven yards and giving his team manageable situations throughout the night.

As the clock wound down, Marlon Humphrey’s interception of Packers backup Clayton Tune all but iced the game, and Henry’s final touchdown left Lambeau Field in stunned silence. The Bears, thanks to Green Bay’s loss, clinched the NFC North title, while the Packers still managed to secure a playoff spot—but with major questions about their run defense.

For the Ravens, the win was vital—but their playoff fate was still out of their hands. Baltimore needed the Browns to beat the Steelers on Sunday to keep their postseason hopes alive. Henry, reflecting on the situation, said, “I’ll be watching and praying, for sure. I’m going to pray as soon as I get on the plane, when I get home in the morning, when I wake up, and hopefully we get blessed for the opportunity to play for something in Week 18. But at the end of the day, we’re still going to focus on finishing out the season strong.” (Packers.com)

Will Henry’s performance serve as a rallying point for Baltimore, or was it a dazzling swan song in a season full of missed opportunities? That’s the question now hanging over the Ravens and their fans. In the end, Henry’s night was about more than records—it was about belief, resilience, and a player willing to carry his team, quite literally, when it mattered most.

Henry’s historic showing is a testament to how, in the NFL, one player’s willpower can rewrite not just the record books, but the momentum of an entire season. For the Ravens, his effort may have resurrected their playoff dreams, but it also reminded the league that sometimes, the most predictable gameplan—give it to your best player—can be the most unstoppable.