Ravens Break the Dry Spell – Derrick Henry’s First Receiving TD Sparks Overtime Thriller

It felt like a lifetime for Derrick Henry. The veteran back, who’s been pounding the ground for Baltimore all season, finally got a taste of the end zone on a receiving play – and it took an extra 40‑plus minutes.

Late in the fourth quarter, the Ravens were down 17‑15 and desperately needed a spark. On a play that looked more like a screen than a deep strike, Henry slipped behind the line, snatched a short pass and, with a quick turn, sprinted 18 yards into the left sideline for his first reception‑touchdown since October 2024. The moment was captured on the NFL’s official feed and, instantly, the crowd’s roar turned from frustrated to frantic.

That score marked his eighth touchdown of the season, and, more importantly, his first in the passing game – a milestone that has eluded him for almost two years. “I’ve been waiting for that,” Henry laughed in the post‑game interview, a grin tugging at the corner of his mouth as he replayed the play in his mind.

Instead of celebrating with a standard extra point, Baltimore elected to go for two, hoping to tie the game. The attempt fell short, leaving the Falcons with a 17‑15 lead as regulation time expired.

Both teams had struggled to punch the ball into the red zone all night. The Falcons, after a 10‑play drive that stalled, settled for a field goal on the opening drive of the second half. The Ravens, meanwhile, managed just three field goals combined with the two touchdowns, underscoring how tough the defenses were inside the 20‑yard line.

When overtime arrived, it was the Ravens’ quarterback Tyler Huntley who took charge, steering a methodical drive that culminated in a game‑winning field goal, sealing a 30‑23 victory. The win gave Baltimore its fourth triumph of the year, even without star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who’s still out with an ankle injury.

Henry’s long‑awaited reception not only gave the Ravens the momentum they needed, it also gave the fanbase a moment to breathe. Social media lit up with clips of the play, and even the NFL’s own account posted: “Derrick Henry takes the screen pass to the end zone! 👑.” The veteran’s persistence finally paid off, and the Ravens walked away with a hard‑fought, overtime win in Atlanta.