Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry said he was “at a loss for words” after his third fumble of the 2025 NFL season contributed to a 38-30 defeat to the Detroit Lions.
“It’s just crazy,” he told reporters. “Three fumbles [in three games] straight. I’m trying every day to fix the problem that just keeps occurring. I’m my worst critic, so I’m not going to try to beat myself up too much. But it’s hard not to when it’s consecutive and consistent [instances] of me doing the same thing.”
Henry also apologized to his teammates, coaches and Ravens fans:
The Ravens trailed the Lions by four points when the five-time Pro Bowler coughed the ball up on his own 21-yard line. Detroit secured the recovery, which set up a 45-yard field goal by Jake Bates to make it a 31-24 game with 6:35 on the clock.
A similar scene played out in Week 1. Henry fumbled in the fourth quarter as the Buffalo Bills were mounting a 15-point comeback en route to a 41-40 win. He was just as contrite on that occasion as well.
Monday’s result was down to more than the costly turnover.
Baltimore’s defense allowed 426 yards to the Lions. The backfield tandem of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for 218 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
In the second quarter, the Ravens came away with zero points from a 1st-and-goal at the 3-yard line, and failing to score proved consequential in hindsight.
The offense also had an opportunity to tie the game after Bates’ field goal. A three-and-out put the ball back in the Lions’ hands and they pulled away with Montgomery’s 31-yard touchdown run.
It’s easy to zero in on Henry because he made such an obvious mistake. The Ravens coaches will have plenty to nitpick when they go over the game film.
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