‘Derrick Henry Sold the Ravens’ — NFL Fans Slam Star RB for ‘Monster Choke Job’ vs. Bills on SNF

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With a 99.1% win probability and fans heading for the exits, the Baltimore Ravens looked unstoppable on Sunday Night Football. Then Derrick Henry fumbled at the worst possible moment, and Josh Allen reminded everyone why no lead is safe in the NFL. What followed was one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory.

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How Did Josh Allen and the Bills Pull Off the Impossible?

The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills kicked off the first Sunday Night Football of the 2025 season with a spectacular game that will surely go down as a milestone in the careers of Lamar Jackson and Allen, two quarterbacks carving their paths as future Hall of Famers.

The duo put on a show that ended with an epic comeback by Allen and the Bills at home against the Ravens. The game, which was firmly in Baltimore’s hands, slipped away in dramatic fashion, leaving Ravens fans furious after a costly mistake by one of their biggest stars.

The AFC has been home to some of the NFL’s biggest modern rivalries. While Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the spotlight, Jackson and Allen have established themselves as the main runner-ups to the Chiefs’ dynasty, and every matchup between them delivers fireworks, just like this Week 1 clash.

In a game that seemed firmly in Baltimore’s control, with the Ravens offense piling up points at will, the win probability reached 99.1% with just four minutes left on the clock. Fans had even started leaving the stadium, convinced the result was sealed.

But if Allen has proven anything in recent years, it’s that when you have an elite quarterback, there’s never time to quit. With just under four minutes to play, the Bills pulled off a stunning comeback to snatch an improbable victory and start the season 1-0.

Why Are Ravens Fans Blaming Derrick Henry for the Loss?

The turning point came when Henry lost a fumble right after the Bills had scored a touchdown to close the gap. That single mistake shifted the entire game, and for many Ravens fans, it sealed their team’s fate. One fan even wrote, “Henry sold the Ravens on that last play mang.”

On the play, Henry coughed up the ball deep in Baltimore territory, and Buffalo recovered. Four plays later, the Bills punched in a touchdown that could have tied the game had they converted the two-point try, though that attempt failed. Another fan added, “Mind you this Derrick Henry fault.”

However, Henry wasn’t the only one under fire. The Ravens’ defense collapsed when it mattered most, unable to stop the Bills from rattling off 16 unanswered points over three straight drives. Buffalo’s defense, meanwhile, had just forced back-to-back three-and-outs and the turnover from Henry, setting up the comeback.

One fan also blamed the Ravens’ defense: “This on Henry and the defense”

Despite the loss, Jackson turned in a spectacular performance. He threw for 209 yards, ran for 70 more, and scored three total touchdowns, once again reminding everyone why he’s the best dual-threat quarterback the league has ever seen. Henry also had a strong night overall, with 169 yards and two scores, carrying the bulk of the ground game.

Zay Flowers shined brightest among receivers, delivering the best game of his young career with 143 yards and a touchdown. Jackson leaned on him repeatedly as his go-to target in key moments. Fans could hardly believe that Henry, usually one of the most reliable players on the field, was the one to commit the mistake that decided the game.

One fan commented, “Derrick Henry has blood on his hands for that fumble.”

Next week, Baltimore takes on Cleveland in a matchup where another loss simply won’t be tolerated. Henry will shoulder heavy blame for the fumble, just as Flowers once did in last year’s AFC title game and Mark Andrews in previous moments.

The NFL’s return was a reminder that no game is ever over until the final whistle. Upsets and wild swings are baked into the league’s DNA, and losses like this, especially against a rival, linger in fans’ memories long after the clock hits zero.

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