Derrick Henry put the Ravens on his back in AFC Wildcard win over the Steelers

The Ravens have been known for their playoff shortcomings in the LamarJackson era, but they might have found their missing piece with former Alabama Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who turned in a monster regular season in his first year in Baltimore and didn't miss a beat in their opening playoff game.

In a 28-14 win over the Steelers in the AFC Wildcard round, Henry rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. He bludgeoned a good Steelers defense and put Baltimore on his back, running them into the Divisional Round.

In the process, if you can believe it, Henry made more NFL history. This was his fourth game with at least 150 rushing yards in the playoffs. That ties the NFL record with former Broncos star and Hall of Famer Terrell Davis.

Henry helped the Ravens to a 21-0 lead and then put the game away in the third quarter following Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the game. With a 21-7 lead, Henry broke free for a 44-yard touchdown run to put Baltimore up 28-7.

Henry's ability to accelerate past defenders at his age is just ridiculous. His speed has never made sense considering his size. It makes less sense now that he is 31 years old.

In the first quarter, Henry hit us with some dreaded Bama-on-Bama crime when he delivered his trademarked nasty stiff-arm. Unfortunately, former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was on the receiving end of this one.

The Ravens have never gotten over the hump and to a Super Bowl with Jackson at QB, despite the fact that he's a two-time NFL MVP and could very well win a third this year.

He has more help in this run with one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Henry is primed and ready to help Baltimore to a deep playoff run. The Ravens' next opponent is TBD, but they will likely end up going on the road to face the Bills.

In what is certainly to be frigid and perhaps snowy temperatures, having a guy like Henry to lean on is a luxury and could be the difference.