The Tennessee Titans rode Henry to an AFC Championship Game a year ago, and the running back turned in a career year. In the playoffs? Henry had 182 yards rushing and a touchdown in Tennessee’s upset of the New England Patriots, and 195 yards rushing in Tennessee’s upset of the Baltimore Ravens.
And yet…
Even with those prodigious numbers, Henry was just a part of Tennessee’s offense, and not their entire offense. In terms of Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) from Football Outsiders, last year the Titans’ offense had a rushing DVOA of 7.9%, which was fifth in the league. Their passing game? It posted a DVOA of 29.6%.
Passing is king. (Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports)
The Tennessee Titans rode Henry to an AFC Championship Game a year ago, and the running back turned in a career year. In the playoffs? Henry had 182 yards rushing and a touchdown in Tennessee’s upset of the New England Patriots, and 195 yards rushing in Tennessee’s upset of the Baltimore Ravens.
And yet…
Even with those prodigious numbers, Henry was just a part of Tennessee’s offense, and not their entire offense. In terms of Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) from Football Outsiders, last year the Titans’ offense had a rushing DVOA of 7.9%, which was fifth in the league. Their passing game? It posted a DVOA of 29.6%.
Passing is king. (Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports)