Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry is having another dominant season, marked by his signature blend of brute strength and blistering runs. But on Thursday, well, the matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals brought an unexpected twist to his highlight reel.
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In the Ravens' narrow 35-34 victory at M&T Bank Stadium, Henry found himself at the center of an unconventional moment that had fans and commentators buzzing.
On a crucial first-and-10 play, Henry surged forward for a substantial gain before being tackled in a less-than-traditional manner — namely, by his pants. The defender's attempt to bring down the 247-pound powerhouse left Henry unintentionally mooning the packed stadium and countless viewers tuning in from home.
Quick to recover, Henry yanked his pants back up, but the viral moment was already set in motion. That's just the way it goes in today's world, where every embarrassing moment can become our new favorite meme, and in the blink of an eye. Or, in this case, a tug of the trousers.
Welp. Derrick Henry just got his pants pulled down on TV. pic.twitter.com/vPbNEoBKcN
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) November 8, 2024
It was an unusual scene for the typically composed and unstoppable Henry, who has been steamrolling defenses week after week. Despite the unexpected slip-up, he still managed to contribute to Baltimore's thrilling win. His 68 yards on 16 carries might not have been the monster numbers fans are used to, but he remains firmly atop the NFL's rushing leaderboard, boasting 1,120 yards across 10 games.
In a league where defenders are desperate for any edge to slow down the juggernaut that is Derrick Henry, Thursday night's unconventional takedown will likely be replayed as one of the more humorous—and humanizing—moments of an otherwise stellar season.
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