Stephen A. Smith feels Lamar Jackson will not be the main reason if Ravens go on to win the Super Bowl

Stephen A. Smith concluded that running back Derrick Henry is the driving force behind the Super Bowl worthy Baltimore Ravens.

Stephen A. Smith feels Lamar Jackson will not be the main reason if Ravens go on to win the Super Bowl

Stephen A. Smith, Lamar Jackson (Images via Imago)

The Baltimore Ravens also joined the eight-win club this week with a resounding victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at the SoFi Stadium in California. The Ravens are now sitting second in their division with eight wins and four losses behind Pittsburgh Steelers who are 8-3 to the season.

The Ravens, coached by John Harbaugh, came through in the third Harbaugh Bowl in NFL history. The Ravens have enjoyed a couple of a good seasons so far, however, their last postseason success was in 2013. In the past five years, they have made the playoffs in four seasons. The last AFC game was a reminder that Lamar Jackson hasn’t been very productive in the postseason.

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In an appearance in First Take reviewing the Monday Night Football game between the Ravens and the Chargers, Stephen A. Smith built upon this argument. He concluded that Derrick Henry, not Lamar Jackson, is the driving force of the Baltimore Ravens.

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The famed broadcaster and analyst expressed that the Ravens are a Super Bowl-worthy team whenever Henry claims possession of the team. Smith backed up his thoughts with certain facts including the one highlighting that the Ravens had not lost a single game when Henry had more than 90 rush yards.

[Baltimore] could end the season number one as Super Bowl champions because they’re that potent when Derrick Henry has the ball in his hands… When he gets the ball, they win.

Stephen A. Smith said

Derrick Henry amassed 140 rushing yards on 24 carries against the Chargers, his sixth 100-yard rushing performance of the season. His season total of 1,325 rushing yards currently ranks second in the NFL, trailing only Saquon Barkley’s 1,392 yards.

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Amid buzz, Julian Edelman chooses Derrick Henry over LeBron James as the ‘Ultimate King’

Derrick Henry is in one of the best forms in the league – him and Saquon Barkley have brought the running backs back into the NFL MVP conversations. The last time was a non-QB won the NFL MVP was in 2012 when Adrian Peterson won the coveted prize.

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Derrick Henry (Image via Getty Images)

In his latest chat on ‘Dudes on Dudes’ with Rob Gronkowski, former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was asked to choose the ‘Ultimate King’ between Derrick Henry and LeBron James. Although he initially hesitated, acknowledging both as “generational guys,” Edelman ultimately sided with Henry.

I’m going with Derrick Henry. He’s like 6’6″ 280 running the ball. That’s what it looks like. I remember when we played against him I walked by him after the game like who the f**k is this defensive end. Oh my God! That’s Henry, Jesus he’s so big.

Julian Edelman said

Edelman also heaped praises on Derrick Henry’s off field mannerisms and behaviors including his expensive diet plans as well.

What I love about him too, man. He’s a true role model. He never gets in trouble, never on the field, never off the field. He doesn’t smoke, he doesn’t drink, he eats completely clean. He’s basically on the Tom Brady diet.

Julian Edelman added

In the following week, the Baltimore Ravens meet the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles soared to 9-2 after a commanding win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood.

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