Derrick Henry: My Success with Ravens 'Shouldn't Knock' Lamar Jackson's NFL MVP Case

There's no question the Baltimore Ravens got better when Derrick Henry joined the team this offseason, but the star running back said his outstanding season shouldn't take away from what quarterback Lamar Jackson has done this year.

"You can put anybody by Lamar, and they're going to have a hell of a year," Henry said. "It's just the type of player that he is. My success shouldn't knock his, or vice versa.

"Lamar is the main reason why I came here. It was to play with a Hall of Fame quarterback... He's the best player in the league, and it's only going to get better from here. What I've done shouldn't hurt him. He's helped me even more."

Henry has had one of the best seasons of his career, racking up 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Likewise, Jackson has had a career year with 4,172 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and just four interceptions along with 915 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

Some questioned before the season if the pairing of Jackson and Henry would work, and they've quickly shown that it does.

Now the duo will look to lead Baltimore through the playoffs as both Henry and Jackson seek their first Super Bowl appearances. The Ravens will begin their quest toward the Super Bowl on Saturday when they face division rival Pittsburgh Steelers.