Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is receiving recognition for his incredible Week 6 performance against the Houston Texans by being named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Henry dominated the Texans to the tune of 212 rushing yards and two scores, and he also added a pair of receptions for 52 yards — but Henry didn’t just post big numbers, he was clutch, also.
The Alabama product notched a 94-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter at a time when the Titans’ offense was struggling mightily in the second half, and his 53-yard reception in overtime set the Titans up for a game-winning score that Henry himself punched into the end zone.
Derrick Henry named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
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Henry also made a little history. The 200-yard, two-score performance was the third of his career, and he’s only the fourth player in NFL history to have that many. He joined an impressive list featuring Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Barry Sanders and LaDainian Tomlinson.
After five games, Henry leads the NFL in rushing yards and is second in rushing touchdowns. He’s on pace to win his second rushing title in a row, which hasn’t happened since 2006-07 (LaDainian Tomlinson).
Henry will look to keep his sensational season going when the Titans host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.