Derrick Henry Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Henry racked up 1,921 total yards (2nd) and 16 rushing TDs (T-1st) on his way to 338.4 fantasy points (RB3) and 19.9 PPR points per game (RB3).

He added 19 catches for 193 yards on 22 targets, adding just a touch of receiving value to his elite ground production.

He posted seven top-10 RB finishes, with only two games outside the top 25.

Usage & Role

Henry was the undisputed workhorse in Baltimore, dominating early-down and red-zone touches:

• 90% of the team’s carries inside the five-yard line
• 53 red-zone carries (6th among RBs)

The Ravens' scheme and OL combined with Henry’s talent allowed him to flourish in the role. He averaged 3.1 yards before contact per attempt last season — after never topping 2.5 yards in any of his eight years in Tennessee.

Despite low receiving usage, he was active on all three downs and remained on the field in key situations, helped by a strong PFF pass-blocking grade (65.4, 10th among RBs).

His PFF Receiving Grade (75.0) surprisingly ranked 7th among RBs with 75+ carries, showing that Henry could handle more receiving work in the future.

Efficiency Metrics

Henry posted arguably the best efficiency season of his career:

• 4.9 yards per carry (10th among RBs with 75+ carries)
• 3.50 yards after contact per attempt (T-5th)
• 41.8% breakaway run rate (T-2nd)
• 1.77 rushing yards over expected per attempt (1st)
• 93.1 PFF rushing grade (1st)

He also ranked 10th in Elusive Rating (89.5) and 10th in missed tackles forced per attempt (0.21), showing he was still a nightmare for defenders to bring down in space.

Offensive Context

Baltimore remained run-leaning with Henry and Lamar Jackson (25th in pace, 47.5% pass rate). Henry’s efficient rushing allowed the team to lean on him in early downs for chunk yardage.

The offensive line excelled (3rd in ESPN run-blocking success rate), providing Henry with space to punish defenses.

Having Jackson as a QB rushing threat opened up even more lanes for Henry than he previously had in Tennessee.

Historical Production & Trends

Henry continues to defy age curves.

Despite entering his age-31 season, Henry has now finished top six in fantasy points per game in each of the last four seasons.

Injury History

Henry played all 17 games in 2024 and showed no signs of physical decline.

He hasn’t missed a game due to injury since 2021.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Henry returns as the clear early-down and goal-line back in one of the league’s most run-committed offenses.

Justice Hill returns as the pass-catching RB. Keaton Mitchell and Rasheen Ali will compete for the third spot on the depth chart.

Henry will retain his role in 2025. His TD equity, carry volume, and efficiency lock him in as a potential top-10 fantasy RB once again.

Supporting Cast

Lamar Jackson remains an elite QB whose presence keeps defenders honest both in the run and pass games.

WRs Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman return, along with TEs Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, keeping the core of the offense intact.

The OL also will be returning starting OTs Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten as well as the interior OL Tyler Linderbaum, Andrew Vorhees, and Daniel Faalele.

In 2024, the Ravens ranked third in ESPN run-blocking success rate (74%).

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Leaning more into the run led to a slower pace of play for OC Todd Monken’s offense in 2024. Baltimore finished 25th with 62.1 plays per game, down from 63.3 plays per game in 2023.

The pass rate also declined with the addition of Henry, going from 49.7% in 2023 to 47.5% in 2024.

Their neutral pass rate declined from 53.7% in 2023 to 52.6% in 2024.

Henry’s impact allowed the team to lean more on the run in run situations, but still have the flexibility to turn to Jackson’s arm.