Titans’ Derrick Henry ties file with sixth 200-yard dashing recreation

HOUSTON — Tennessee Titans operating again Derrick Henry continued his dominance in opposition to the Houston Texans in a 17-10 win Sunday and in doing so tied a file held by O.J. Simpson and Adrian Peterson.

Henry carried the ball 32 instances for 219 yards and two touchdowns. He has now rushed for 200 or extra yards in six video games, tying him with Simpson and Peterson for essentially the most profession 200-yard dashing performances.

It was additionally Henry’s fourth consecutive 200-yard dashing recreation in opposition to the Texans, setting a file for essentially the most such video games in opposition to a single workforce in NFL historical past.

Henry’s second rating of the day gave him 75 touchdowns for his profession, breaking a tie with Eddie George for essentially the most TDs scored in Titans/Oilers franchise historical past. Henry reached that mark in 93 video games, with George doing so in 128.

Henry has now posted 4 consecutive 100-yard dashing performances for Tennessee this season. The Titans have leaned closely on Henry throughout their five-game win streak, with Henry main the league in carries (132) and dashing yards (654) whereas tying for essentially the most dashing touchdowns (6) over that span.

Henry was the one toting the soccer, however he was positive to level to the offensive line as the explanation for his success.

“I give all of the credit score to them,” Henry stated. “They have been those that made it occur. With out them, I would not have half the success that I’ve had.”

ESPN Stats & Data contributed to this report.