🔗 Share this article Baltimore Remain in Contention Thanks to Derrick Henry's Four Scores Outburst, Houston Clinch Playoff Berth The veteran running back rushed for a season-high 216 rushing yards and matched a personal best with four touchdown runs as the Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive by toppling the Green Bay Packers 41-24 on Saturday evening. The powerful back had three scores in the opening two quarters and then scored again on a 25-yard run with 1:56 left in the game. His seventh 200-yard rushing performance moved him ahead of two legendary runners for the most in league history. His 36 carries marked a personal record. The Baltimore Ravens, now 8-8 now must rely on the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers lose at Cleveland on Sunday. A Pittsburgh win in Cleveland would extinguish Baltimore’s playoff hopes. If the Cleveland win that game, the could win the AFC North by defeating the Steelers on the road next week. The Packers, falling to 9-6-1 dropped their third consecutive game, enabling the Chicago Bears to secure the division crown. The Green Bay had previously secured a playoff berth earlier in the week. Both squads were missing their first-string QBs as Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson deals with a back issue while Green Bay’s Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol. The two backup quarterbacks – Baltimore’s Tyler Huntley and Malik Willis – were both productive in a contest that saw only one punt. The Packers' fill-in went 18 of 21 for a personal-best 288 yards and a TD pass, and he also ran for 60 yards and two scores before exiting after re-injuring a shoulder injury. Huntley was 16 of 20 for 107 yards with one touchdown. The deciding factor in the game was Green Bay’s inability to contain Derrick Henry, who helped the Baltimore outgain on the ground the Green Bay by a wide margin. Henry didn’t touch the ball in Baltimore’s last two possessions the previous week in a costly loss. The veteran running back’s absence in the final period was a hot topic around Baltimore all week. The Ravens made sure he touched the rock frequently from the outset. Henry’s dominance allowed the Ravens to put points on the board on their first five possessions and take a 27-14 halftime lead. Henry totaled 15 rushes in Baltimore’s first two series and capped each of them with scores. He tacked on a further three-yard touchdown just before the second quarter ended. Green Bay got back into the game by outscoring the Ravens 10-0 in the third quarter. After a field goal, the Packers forced the first punt of the night. Willis then ran for an 11-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to a three-point game. But the Ravens responded on their next series. Henry ran for a crucial first down on a third-and-5. He ended the period with a long run. Those key runs paved the way for a scoring strike from the quarterback to Zay Flowers. Willis led the offense into Baltimore territory before hurting his shoulder and departing for the locker room. His backup threw an pick on his only pass. Houston Texans Secure Postseason Berth With Victory Over Chargers The Texans' quarterback threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives, and the Texans went on to beat the Chargers by four points on Saturday to clinch a third straight postseason appearance. The Houston Texans, now 11-5 won their eighth in a row, their longest such streak in several seasons. The Chargers (11-5) had their four-game winning streak snapped and ceded the division crown to their rivals. The young QB's pair of quick strikes stunned the Chargers and gave the Texans a two-score advantage. On his initial throw of the game, he found a wideout for a 75-yard score. He later tossed a 43-yard TD on the following possession. He connected on his first six throws of the game. He finished with 244 yards. The Texans' defensive unit recorded third-down sacks on the Chargers’ first two possessions. The Chargers were held to three-and-out on three of their first four possessions. The LA signal-caller, playing with a hand injury, was sacked five times. An interception of Stroud in the first half only produced a field goal for the Chargers. Another interception did not yield any scores. The LA were stopped on the one-yard line by a key defensive play. The target saw the pass bounce away, leading to the turnover. The placekicker failed to convert a kick from close distance just before halftime and later pushed wide an extra point on the last possession after a late touchdown. The Texans' kicker converted field goals from 41 and 44 yards to help secure the win.
The veteran running back rushed for a season-high 216 rushing yards and matched a personal best with four touchdown runs as the Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive by toppling the Green Bay Packers 41-24 on Saturday evening. The powerful back had three scores in the opening two quarters and then scored again on a 25-yard run with 1:56 left in the game. His seventh 200-yard rushing performance moved him ahead of two legendary runners for the most in league history. His 36 carries marked a personal record. The Baltimore Ravens, now 8-8 now must rely on the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers lose at Cleveland on Sunday. A Pittsburgh win in Cleveland would extinguish Baltimore’s playoff hopes. If the Cleveland win that game, the could win the AFC North by defeating the Steelers on the road next week. The Packers, falling to 9-6-1 dropped their third consecutive game, enabling the Chicago Bears to secure the division crown. The Green Bay had previously secured a playoff berth earlier in the week. Both squads were missing their first-string QBs as Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson deals with a back issue while Green Bay’s Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol. The two backup quarterbacks – Baltimore’s Tyler Huntley and Malik Willis – were both productive in a contest that saw only one punt. The Packers' fill-in went 18 of 21 for a personal-best 288 yards and a TD pass, and he also ran for 60 yards and two scores before exiting after re-injuring a shoulder injury. Huntley was 16 of 20 for 107 yards with one touchdown. The deciding factor in the game was Green Bay’s inability to contain Derrick Henry, who helped the Baltimore outgain on the ground the Green Bay by a wide margin. Henry didn’t touch the ball in Baltimore’s last two possessions the previous week in a costly loss. The veteran running back’s absence in the final period was a hot topic around Baltimore all week. The Ravens made sure he touched the rock frequently from the outset. Henry’s dominance allowed the Ravens to put points on the board on their first five possessions and take a 27-14 halftime lead. Henry totaled 15 rushes in Baltimore’s first two series and capped each of them with scores. He tacked on a further three-yard touchdown just before the second quarter ended. Green Bay got back into the game by outscoring the Ravens 10-0 in the third quarter. After a field goal, the Packers forced the first punt of the night. Willis then ran for an 11-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to a three-point game. But the Ravens responded on their next series. Henry ran for a crucial first down on a third-and-5. He ended the period with a long run. Those key runs paved the way for a scoring strike from the quarterback to Zay Flowers. Willis led the offense into Baltimore territory before hurting his shoulder and departing for the locker room. His backup threw an pick on his only pass. Houston Texans Secure Postseason Berth With Victory Over Chargers The Texans' quarterback threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s first two drives, and the Texans went on to beat the Chargers by four points on Saturday to clinch a third straight postseason appearance. The Houston Texans, now 11-5 won their eighth in a row, their longest such streak in several seasons. The Chargers (11-5) had their four-game winning streak snapped and ceded the division crown to their rivals. The young QB's pair of quick strikes stunned the Chargers and gave the Texans a two-score advantage. On his initial throw of the game, he found a wideout for a 75-yard score. He later tossed a 43-yard TD on the following possession. He connected on his first six throws of the game. He finished with 244 yards. The Texans' defensive unit recorded third-down sacks on the Chargers’ first two possessions. The Chargers were held to three-and-out on three of their first four possessions. The LA signal-caller, playing with a hand injury, was sacked five times. An interception of Stroud in the first half only produced a field goal for the Chargers. Another interception did not yield any scores. The LA were stopped on the one-yard line by a key defensive play. The target saw the pass bounce away, leading to the turnover. The placekicker failed to convert a kick from close distance just before halftime and later pushed wide an extra point on the last possession after a late touchdown. The Texans' kicker converted field goals from 41 and 44 yards to help secure the win.