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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Derrick Henry
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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Henry rushed for three touchdowns in Baltimore's season-opening 41-point rout of Indianapolis, establishing early-season scoring upside and workload in the Ravens' offense.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Derrick Henry rushed for three touchdowns in the Ravens' season-opening rout of the Colts, signaling strong early-season production and goal-line usage in Baltimore's offense.NegativeProjectionNo date
Henry is cited as a historical outlier success story for running back extensions, having signed a lucrative deal after accumulating only 580 touches in his first three seasons—significantly fewer than Robinson (1,003) and Gibbs (916). The source notes that while Henry proved he could handle a massive workload after his extension, he feels like an outlier rather than proof that big-money running back deals are a good idea, as most do not age well.