NASHVILLE – The Titans are rolling, and the nation is taking notes.
Peter King of Football Morning in America on NBCSports.com spoke with Titans running back Derrick Henry after the team's win at Baltimore. With Henry leading the way, King thinks the Titans are a serious contender for Super Bowl LIV.
This Sunday, the Titans face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.
"I absolutely think the Titans have a chance, but all they have to do is watch tape of Kansas City falling behind by 24 against Houston to see how fast the Chiefs changed the game," King said. "Tennessee can't afford many mistakes Sunday at Arrowhead."
The Titans beat the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots in the Wild Card round of the playoffs before knocking off the AFC's top-seeded team, the Ravens, in the Divisional Round.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 deficit this past Sunday to knock off the Texans, 51-31.
"It's amazing that, here we are, forecasting the conference title games, and the biggest issue revolves around whether anyone in football can stop the running back on the team that entered the postseason thought to be 12th out of 12 playoff teams," King said of Henry, who led the NFL in rushing in 2019 with 1,540 yards and has 377 yards in two postseason games in 2019.
"(Derrick) Henry is now the most compelling single figure in the final four of the 2019 season. Weren't we entering an era of interchangeable running backs, backs that couldn't and shouldn't dominate games? Nobody told Henry."
In speaking with Henry, King said he left impressed with the big running back's mindset, and approach.
The Titans return to the practice field on Wednesday to continue preparations for the Chiefs.
Henry ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 10 meeting vs. Kansas City. The Chiefs finished the regular season ranked 17th overall on defense, but just 26th vs the run and 29th in rushing average, allowing 4.9 yards per rushing attempt.
"Henry is almost disdainful of his accomplishments," King said. "Every time he's asked about these unprecedented achievements, he'll stage a diversion. I got to him 75 minutes after Saturday night's game, and his response was almost diffident.
'Man, I don't care (about) stats," King continued, quoting Henry. "We won. We won. We advanced. That's what I care about.'
"Not many players in football, at any position, can be unstoppable when you know exactly what's coming. But in the last three weeks, Houston, New England and Baltimore, all playing at home, have been powerless to stop Henry."
Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota led Tennessee back from a 21-3 deficit to defeat the Chiefs 22-21 in an AFC Wild Card game on Jan. 6, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs past Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Ron Parker (38) for a 35-yard touchdown run, during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) visits with fans after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) cuts as Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker (38) pursues during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Titans beat the Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) leaps for a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Will Redmond (24) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Mariota's throw to the end zone was batted right back at him by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Darrelle Revis, and Mariota hauled it in and dove for the goal line. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) runs after the catch as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (57) pursues during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Tennessee Titans beat the Kansas City Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) is tackled by Tennessee Titans nose tackle Sylvester Williams (96) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down field during the NFL wild-card football game on Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, MO. The Titans beat the Chiefs 22-21. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a 35-yard touchdown away from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (57) and linebacker Tamba Hali (91) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans offensive guard Quinton Spain (67) and tight end Luke Stocker (88) and offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) watch as running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) makes a 22-yard touchdown catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Murray during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is congratulated by teammates after his touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) congratulates quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after he scored a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) and safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) celebrate after Cyprien broke up a pass to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) reacts after tackling Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, unseen, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates a play with teammate Tye Smith (33) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37)and teammate Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrate after Cyprien broke up a pass late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs back a kick-off against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans strong safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) is congratulated by teammates Tennessee Titans linebacker Jayon Brown (55) and Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) after breaking up a pass late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones (60) celebrates following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) visits with fans after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry celebrates with fans after the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry celebrates with fans after the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry celebrates with fans after the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won 22-21. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs on January 6, 2018. Photos by Donn Jones Photography
