Overview
- Henry rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns at 7.1 yards per carry but did not play or touch the ball after his 2-yard score with 12:50 left in the fourth quarter.
- Harbaugh detailed that Henry and Keaton Mitchell were designated first- and second-down backs with Rasheen Ali on third downs, saying specific play calls started the series with Mitchell.
- The coach said he would not burn a timeout to change personnel but, in hindsight, he would have insisted Henry enter, adding he wants Henry on a potential game-winning drive.
- Henry backed the approach, saying the team has used a rotation for weeks and that Mitchell is deserving of opportunities, even as media and former players sharply questioned the decision.
- New England’s 28-24 win clinched a playoff berth for the Patriots and tightened Baltimore’s postseason outlook as the Ravens face a short-week trip to Green Bay and monitor Lamar Jackson’s back injury.