Derrick Henry will see a familiar opponent on Sunday, but he will be wearing purple and black when the Tennessee Titans visit the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. The powerful Ravens running back has started 2026 like a rolling freight train, scoring six rushing touchdowns in three games. Now Baltimore, 2-1, wants to keep its early momentum while Tennessee, 0-3, searches for the breakthrough that can change its season.

The Ravens have made every game feel loud and fast so far. They beat Dallas 34-31 last week after opening the year with a 41-point outburst against Indianapolis. Baltimore is scoring more than 30 points per game because it can attack in two different ways. Henry pounds ahead through traffic, while quarterback Lamar Jackson can fire passes or escape pressure with his quick feet.

Henry already has 301 rushing yards on 66 carries. That heavy workload shows Baltimore trusts him near the goal line and when the game gets tough. Jackson adds another problem for defenses. He has thrown for 745 yards and four touchdowns, but he also has run for 124 yards. When defenders crowd Henry, Jackson can find space elsewhere.

Wide receiver Zay Flowers gives the passing game its flash. In only two games, he has caught 10 passes for 234 yards, using his speed and sharp cuts to turn short throws into big gains. Flowers is questionable with a hamstring injury, and tight end Mark Andrews is also questionable, so Baltimore may need other receivers to step forward. Jackson is listed as questionable with a back injury as well, making his status worth watching before kickoff.

Tennessee’s mission is clear: slow that Ravens machine and help young quarterback Cam Ward find a steady rhythm. The Titans have allowed fewer than 20 points per game, which means their defense has kept them within reach. But their offense has scored only 12.3 points per game and gained just over 249 yards per game. Against Baltimore, short drives and missed chances could quickly become a problem.

Ward has shown signs of the playmaker Tennessee hopes he can become. He has rushed for two touchdowns and thrown only one interception through three games. His connection with rookie receiver Carnell Tate is still growing, but Tate’s 13 catches lead the team. Tate uses smooth routes and strong body control to give Ward a target when defenders are nearby.

The Titans also need Tony Pollard to help set the pace. Pollard has 173 rushing yards and can catch passes out of the backfield, but he is questionable with an ankle injury. If he cannot play at full strength, Ward may face even more pressure from a Baltimore defense allowing 321.3 yards per game.

This is a chance for Tennessee to show its young core can battle on the road. Still, Baltimore has more firepower, home-field energy and a ground game built for control. If Jackson is available, the Ravens should win by letting Henry lead the way against his former team.

Derrick Henry Faces His Former Team as Ravens Guard Home Field