For eight seasons from 2016-2023, the Tennessee Titans were blessed to have the services of future Hall of Fame running back Derrick Henry.
In his eight seasons in Nashville, Henry rushed for 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. His best season by far took place in 2020 where he rushed for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns. Of those eight seasons, he rushed for over 1,000 yards on five occasions. He was (and still is) beloved by Titans fans because of how dominant he was.
However, all good things must come to an end eventually. After the 2023 season, Henry entered free agency and signed with the Baltimore Ravens, pairing him with Lamar Jackson. On Sunday, the Titans will play against Henry for the first time since his departure.
Derrick Henry has dominated with the Ravens since leaving the Titans
Since joing the Ravens in 2024, Henry has rushed for 3,817 yards and 38 touchdowns. During this timespan, he did not play against the Titans...but that changes in Week. The Titans will head up to Baltimore to take on Henry and the Ravens, and this couldn't be a more freightening matchup for Tennessee.
ESPN's Jamison Hensley recently wrote about how much Henry has been a force this season, specifically with his yards gained after the first contact. Hensley wrote that Henry sits at 138 rushing yards after first contact, putting him third in the entire league. Meanwhile, the Titans have already given up 220 rushing yards after contact, making them the third-worst in the league.
"What we're hearing on the Ravens: Tackling will be a major factor in how Henry fares in his first game against his former team. This season, Henry has gained 138 rushing yards after first contact, which is the third most in the NFL. The Titans have given up 220 rushing yards after contact, which is the third worst in the league. "It's still like family there, so it's always love," Henry said, "but it's not going to be much love on Sunday though."-- Jamison Hensley"
Titans could be in for long game against Derrick Henry
With Henry taking on his former team for the first time since leaving Tennessee, he'll be looking to make it a memorable performance. While the game won't be in front of Titans fans in Nashville, it's still going to be an emotional game because of all the memories that Henry created for the franchise.
He was their identity for a long time. When you thought of the Titans, you immediately though of Henry and how much problems he can cause for a defense. When he gets to the second level, it becomes nearly impossible to stop him.
Tennessee is already behind at 0-3, and their offense has been a mess. Now, the defense will be tasked to limit Henry and prevent him from taking over the game. If Robert Saleh doesn't get his guys ready, the Ravens are going to run all over Tennessee with Henry.
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