Titans RB Derrick Henry Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

Dec 31, 2019 at 07:30 AM

Jim Wyatt

Senior Writer/Editor

NASHVILLE – Titans running back Derrick Henry has been named the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Houston Texans.

Henry ran for 211 yards and three touchdowns against the Texans, including a 53-yard touchdown run late in the contest.

Henry finished the 2019 season as the NFL's rushing champion by rushing for 1,540 yards and 16 touchdowns on 303 carries. He went over the 100-yard mark six times during the regular season.

Henry became the first Tennessee back to win the rushing title since Chris Johnson did it with his 2,006-yard season in 2009.

The Titans face the Patriots on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs.

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