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          Derrick Henry widens gap vs. Cowboys with 26-yard TD

          • Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterSep 22, 2024, 10:39 PM
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              Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.
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          ARLINGTON, Texas -- Lamar Jackson and the winless Baltimore Ravens made an early statement against the Dallas Cowboys.

          Jackson capped an impressive opening drive by running into the end zone untouched for a 9-yard touchdown. It was the 30th rushing touchdown of his career, as he became only the seventh quarterback since 2000 to reach that mark.

          It was the first rushing touchdown for Jackson in 11 games. This was a familiar start for the Cowboys, who have allowed points on the first drive in all three games this season.

          After losing to the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, the Ravens are looking to avoid falling to 0-3 for just the second time in franchise history.

          The opening drive of the second half was just as impressive as Baltimore's first one of the game. Running back Derrick Henry eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the first time with the Ravens when he scored on a 26-yard touchdown early in the third quarter.

          Henry capped a drive in which the Ravens ran the ball every play by running up the middle, shaking off a tackle and then diving into the end zone. His 18 yards after contact were his most on a run this season.

          With that score, Henry had 110 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries, and the Ravens led the Cowboys 28-6.

          ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer contributed to this article.