Derek Henry’s 3 touchdowns lead the Tennessee Titans to take the AFC South lead over the Colts.
Derrick Henry’s name should be Mr. Incredible because Henry had another remarkable game for the record books.
Henry rushed for 178 yards on 27 carries while averaging 6.6 yards per carry.
The defending rushing champion wants to finish the job with the division title and make another deep playoff run.
Henry has been clutch throughout the season for his team. He has raised his game to another level in every critical game for the Titians this season.
The Titians and Colts were both 7-3 coming into the game and the winner of today’s game would determine who was going to be first place in the division.
In the first meeting, the Colts beat the Titians 34-17. So, the Titians had something to prove and they wanted to bounce back from the week 10 loss against the Colts.
The Colts were coming off a big win against the Packers from the previous week and they had already beaten the Titians.
So, coming into today’s game against their rival in the division. The Colts were greatly confident.
The Titians knew they had to play a great game for four quarters if they wanted to take the division lead against the Colts.
With the Colts missing three key starters such as pro bowl defensive tackle Deforest Buckner, starting linebacker Bobby Okereke, and defensive end Denico Autry.
Derrick Henry took advantage of Colt’s undermanned defense.
He was like a grown man playing against little kids out there. He repeatedly broke tackles or eluded tacklers all day.
Henry became the second player in franchise history with 10 or more touchdowns runs for three straight seasons.
Joining Hall of Famer Earl Campbell.
With Henry’s ability to dominate the run game. That allowed the play-action to be highly effective.
Ryan Tannehill was 13/22 for 221 yards and a touchdown in today’s game.
Henry has not been the only success for the Titians in their big victory against the Colts.
Tannehill managed the game and played a turnover-free game. In sports, the worst thing that can determine a win or loss is turning the football over.
Tannehill played his part in today’s victory and now the Titans are (8-3) on the season.
The Tennessee Titans have a good chance at making a deep playoff run and a possible chance playing in the Super Bowl
Long as you have Derrick Henry who is the most complete running back in the NFL on your team anything is possible.
Despite, the 45-26 victory over the Colts. Phillip Rivers threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns. However, he did have one interception.
Rivers will look past this deflating loss against their division rival The Titians and get ready for their game with another division rival the Houston Texans.
The Tennessee Titans will be playing a tough Cleveland Browns team whose (8-3) for the season.
The Cleveland Browns will be a tough fought game for the Titians. Despite, the Browns being a good team this season.
It would not behoove me if Derrick Henry rushes for another 100 plus yard game.
