Former Alabama running back Derrick Henry is performing at an all-time high in season No. 5in the NFL, all with the team that drafted him in 2016, the Tennessee Titans.
Henry had a great outing today, rushing 17 times for 178 yards and three touchdowns. The performance helped push the Titans to a win over the Indianapolis Colts, which placed Tennessee as the top team in the AFC South.
The three touchdowns scored by Henry were all scored in the first half, and the internet took notice and had high praise for the 2015 Heisman-winning Crimson Tide product.
Here’s what they had to say:
That's 5,000 career rushing yards for @KingHenry_2… And he ain't done yet. 👑
📺: Watch #TENvsIND on CBS pic.twitter.com/eoCeX9DfUj
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) November 29, 2020
On top of having three touchdowns, he also surpassed a major career milestone!
Only two players in Titans franchise history have rushed for 10+ TD in three straight seasons.
Earl Campbell… and Derrick Henry. pic.twitter.com/OhYuUa7EuF
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) November 29, 2020
Henry joins som elite company.
When you’re playing Derrick Henry in fantasy @brgridiron pic.twitter.com/6BxuJf9zrE
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 29, 2020
A meme less than 24 hours old is now applicable to Derrick Henry.
Colts defense after playing Derrick Henry: pic.twitter.com/jlsKmpXxnM
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 29, 2020
Don’t feel bad, he does it to everyone.
We take Derrick Henry for granted.
The NFL has tried to move away from RB’s like him, but he’s just so good he cemented his role and respect.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 29, 2020
He refuses to conform!
*And the hand-off goes to Derrick Henry*
NFL Defenses: pic.twitter.com/nVPbmUKrCQ
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 29, 2020
Defenses need all the help they can get when he’s got the ball and some momentum.
Derrick Henry is good at footballing
— Mac Addict (@Will_Elliott22) November 29, 2020
Yes, yes he is.
Derrick Henry is a cheat code
— Matthew Travis (@Mjtrav627) November 29, 2020
Apparently the Titans are the only team with the code. You think they would share it?
Derrick Henry earned his whole contract in the first half today
— Two Tone Fanatics (@twotonefanatics) November 29, 2020
This is why they pay him the big bucks.
It's Derrick Henry's world and we're all just living in it
— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) November 29, 2020
We can all agree with this.
Colts defense against Derrick Henry pic.twitter.com/2qjxzrCkPh
— Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) November 29, 2020
He can’t be stoppped.