🔗 Share this article Baltimore Remain in Contention Thanks to Henry’s Four Scores Outburst, Houston Clinch Playoff Berth The veteran running back accumulated a year-best 216 rushing yards and matched a personal best with four touchdown runs as the Baltimore Ravens staved off elimination by beating the Packers 41-24 on Saturday evening. Henry had three scores in the opening two quarters and then scored again on a 25-yard run with 1:56 left in the game. His seventh 200-yard rushing performance moved him ahead of Adrian Peterson and OJ Simpson for the most in league history. His 36 rushing attempts represented a career high. The Baltimore Ravens, now 8-8 now must hope the AFC North-leading Steelers fall at the Browns on Sunday. A Steelers victory in Cleveland would end Baltimore’s postseason dreams. If the Browns win that game, the Ravens the division title by beating the Pittsburgh on the road next week. The Packers, falling to 9-6-1 dropped their third consecutive game, allowing the Chicago Bears to clinch the division crown. The Packers had already clinched a postseason spot earlier in the week. Both squads were without their first-string QBs as the Ravens' star QB deals with a back issue while Green Bay’s Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol. The two backup quarterbacks – Tyler Huntley and Green Bay’s Malik Willis – were both productive in a contest that featured only one punt. The Packers' fill-in went 18-for-21 for a career-high 288 yards and one touchdown, and he also ran for 60 yards and two touchdowns before exiting after re-injuring a shoulder injury. The Ravens' backup was 16-for-20 for 107 yards with a scoring pass. The deciding factor in the matchup was Green Bay’s inability to stop Henry, who helped the Baltimore outrush the Packers by a wide margin. Henry was not utilized in Baltimore’s final two series the previous week in a narrow defeat. The veteran running back’s lack of fourth-quarter usage was a major point of discussion around Baltimore all week. The coaching staff made sure he got the ball frequently from the outset. His powerful running enabled the Ravens to score on their first five possessions and build a 13-point lead at the break. Henry accumulated 15 rushes in Baltimore’s opening two drives and capped each of them with scores. He tacked on another three-yard touchdown just before the second quarter ended. Green Bay made it competitive by outplaying the Ravens 10-0 in the third period. After a field goal, the defense elicited the first punt of the night. The QB then ran for an 11-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 27-24. But the Ravens answered on their ensuing drive. The workhorse back ran for a key gain on a third-and-5. He closed the third quarter with a long run. Those key runs set up a touchdown pass from Huntley to Zay Flowers. The Packers' quarterback led the Packers into Ravens' land before hurting his shoulder and departing for the locker room. His backup threw an interception on his only pass. Texans Secure Playoff Spot With Victory Over Los Angeles The Texans' quarterback threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s opening possessions, and the Texans went on to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers by four points on Saturday afternoon to clinch a third consecutive playoff berth. The Texans (11-5) extended their winning streak to eight games, their best run in several seasons. The Los Angeles Chargers, also 11-5 had their four-game winning streak snapped and ceded the division crown to their rivals. The young QB's two explosive TDs shocked the defense and gave the Texans a 14-0 lead. On his first pass of the game, he found a receiver for a 75-yard score. He later tossed a deep scoring pass on the following possession. Stroud connected on his first six throws of the game. He ended the day with 244 passing yards. The Texans' defensive unit forced third-down sacks on the Chargers’ first two possessions. The Chargers were forced to quick punts on three of their first four possessions. The LA signal-caller, playing with a hand injury, was brought down on five occasions. An early pick of the Texans' QB in the second quarter only produced a three points for the offense. Another interception did not yield any points. The LA were stopped on the one-yard line by a crucial interception. The intended receiver saw the ball pop off his hands, leading to the change of possession. The placekicker missed a field goal from short range just before halftime and later pushed wide an extra point on the team’s final drive after a late touchdown. The Houston specialist made field goals from 41 and 44 yards to help secure the victory.
The veteran running back accumulated a year-best 216 rushing yards and matched a personal best with four touchdown runs as the Baltimore Ravens staved off elimination by beating the Packers 41-24 on Saturday evening. Henry had three scores in the opening two quarters and then scored again on a 25-yard run with 1:56 left in the game. His seventh 200-yard rushing performance moved him ahead of Adrian Peterson and OJ Simpson for the most in league history. His 36 rushing attempts represented a career high. The Baltimore Ravens, now 8-8 now must hope the AFC North-leading Steelers fall at the Browns on Sunday. A Steelers victory in Cleveland would end Baltimore’s postseason dreams. If the Browns win that game, the Ravens the division title by beating the Pittsburgh on the road next week. The Packers, falling to 9-6-1 dropped their third consecutive game, allowing the Chicago Bears to clinch the division crown. The Packers had already clinched a postseason spot earlier in the week. Both squads were without their first-string QBs as the Ravens' star QB deals with a back issue while Green Bay’s Jordan Love is in the concussion protocol. The two backup quarterbacks – Tyler Huntley and Green Bay’s Malik Willis – were both productive in a contest that featured only one punt. The Packers' fill-in went 18-for-21 for a career-high 288 yards and one touchdown, and he also ran for 60 yards and two touchdowns before exiting after re-injuring a shoulder injury. The Ravens' backup was 16-for-20 for 107 yards with a scoring pass. The deciding factor in the matchup was Green Bay’s inability to stop Henry, who helped the Baltimore outrush the Packers by a wide margin. Henry was not utilized in Baltimore’s final two series the previous week in a narrow defeat. The veteran running back’s lack of fourth-quarter usage was a major point of discussion around Baltimore all week. The coaching staff made sure he got the ball frequently from the outset. His powerful running enabled the Ravens to score on their first five possessions and build a 13-point lead at the break. Henry accumulated 15 rushes in Baltimore’s opening two drives and capped each of them with scores. He tacked on another three-yard touchdown just before the second quarter ended. Green Bay made it competitive by outplaying the Ravens 10-0 in the third period. After a field goal, the defense elicited the first punt of the night. The QB then ran for an 11-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 27-24. But the Ravens answered on their ensuing drive. The workhorse back ran for a key gain on a third-and-5. He closed the third quarter with a long run. Those key runs set up a touchdown pass from Huntley to Zay Flowers. The Packers' quarterback led the Packers into Ravens' land before hurting his shoulder and departing for the locker room. His backup threw an interception on his only pass. Texans Secure Playoff Spot With Victory Over Los Angeles The Texans' quarterback threw for two long touchdowns on Houston’s opening possessions, and the Texans went on to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers by four points on Saturday afternoon to clinch a third consecutive playoff berth. The Texans (11-5) extended their winning streak to eight games, their best run in several seasons. The Los Angeles Chargers, also 11-5 had their four-game winning streak snapped and ceded the division crown to their rivals. The young QB's two explosive TDs shocked the defense and gave the Texans a 14-0 lead. On his first pass of the game, he found a receiver for a 75-yard score. He later tossed a deep scoring pass on the following possession. Stroud connected on his first six throws of the game. He ended the day with 244 passing yards. The Texans' defensive unit forced third-down sacks on the Chargers’ first two possessions. The Chargers were forced to quick punts on three of their first four possessions. The LA signal-caller, playing with a hand injury, was brought down on five occasions. An early pick of the Texans' QB in the second quarter only produced a three points for the offense. Another interception did not yield any points. The LA were stopped on the one-yard line by a crucial interception. The intended receiver saw the ball pop off his hands, leading to the change of possession. The placekicker missed a field goal from short range just before halftime and later pushed wide an extra point on the team’s final drive after a late touchdown. The Houston specialist made field goals from 41 and 44 yards to help secure the victory.