The Baltimore Ravens running back was shortlisted for AP Offensive Player of the Year but is in the final year of his contract.

The Ravens ran the football on six of their next seven plays, with running back Derrick Henry gaining 46 yards on five carries, including 17 yards on a third-and-1 snap and 5 on a touchdown tote with 1:37 remaining in the third period.

On Wednesday, Henry then took to Instagram to post a story that included a graphic of that quote and some other kinds words from DeCosta with the message "RUN IT BACK." This was just Henry's first year in Baltimore, and he proved why they made the right decision by giving him that two-year $16 million contract.

As more critics come out of the woodwork to point out Jackson’s less-than-sterling playoff record, Jackson received a strong endorsement from Henry after the loss to the Bills. Henry was asked for his thoughts on Jackson considering the “negative rhetoric” surrounding the dual-threat quarterback:

One bright spot was the addition of Derrick Henry. The five-time Pro Bowler lived up to expectations, stepping in after J.K. Dobbins, now with the Los Angeles Chargers, struggled with injuries in recent years. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta beat out teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears to sign Henry, and the move paid off.

Even with the higher stakes, the trolls were still present in the NFL's divisional round. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in the AFC divisional round on Sunday. Lamar Jackson connected with tight end Isaiah Likely on a 24-yard touchdown grab with 1:33 remaining in the game.

Buffalo didn’t have Bernard, linebacker Matt Milano or nickelback Taron Johnson for the whole game. Bills safety Taylor Rapp suffered a concussion while trying to tackle Henry in the second quarter and has been wearing a guardian cap over his helmet since.

NFL offseason, running back Derrick Henry became a free agent and signed with the Baltimore Ravens. This was Henry’s first team change, and there was speculation about how he’d fit with quarterback Lamar Jackson in offensive coordinator Todd Monken’s offense.

The Buffalo Bills put out another Bills versus Ravens hype video. Buffalo hosts Baltimore in an AFC divisional showdown Sunday.

Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year.

Way back in September, Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 199 yards and totaled 209 yards from scrimmage in a 35-10 home victory over the Bills.