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Can Commanders Stop Ravens RB Derrick Henry?

Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry gives the Washington Commanders defense a big test in Week 6.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 6, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) makes the tackle during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Oct 6, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy (99) makes the tackle during the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders will have their hands full in Week 6 when trying to stop Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

In his first season with the team, Henry currently leads the NFL in rushing yards, which shows how dominant the ninth-year running back can be.

Commanders coach Dan Quinn knows it will be a challenge to stop Henry, but he has a plan on how to do it.

"When you put all ingredients together, you better have a really good tackling plan," Quinn said. "And against a player like that and any good running back, you want to make sure you're having as few a one-man tackles as you can."

Stacking the box could work on Henry, but that leaves the passing game vulnerable, where reigning MVP Lamar Jackson can air it out to the likes of wide receivers Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, both of whom can be very dangerous.

There are so many ways the Ravens can beat opposing defenses, so the Commanders have to be ready for anything and everything. If they can follow Quinn's plan, they might be able to pull out an upset win on the road.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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