Oct 18, 2021
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It was another day at the office for Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry.
Henry’s 143 rushing yards and three touchdowns helped the underdog Titans to a 34-31 victory over the Buffalo Bills, whose defense was allowing 75 yards rushing per game entering this week.
Henry surpassed 100 yards rushing for the fifth straight game. It’s the third time this season he finished with at least three touchdowns in a game. Henry now has 10 touchdowns on the ground, which ties him with former running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Priest Holmes for the second-most rushing touchdowns through the first six games of the season.
The Titans are 5-0 when Henry runs for three or more touchdowns.
“We continue to jump on Derrick’s back and he’s willing and able to carry us,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “It’s something that you know that you have in your back pocket, your front pocket and you can use it. He gave us a big shot right there.”
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Buffalo tried unsuccessfully to stop Henry by stacking eight in the box. That opened up the play-action passing game for quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who found A.J. Brown seven times for 91 yards — his best game of the season.
“I just love to come out here and try to be the best player and teammate I can,” Henry said. “Come out here and try to take advantage of my opportunities and make plays for this team. Whatever I can do to help us win, I am willing to do.”
There were seven lead changes in the game, a Monday Night Football record. Tennessee took its final advantage on a 13-yard touchdown run by Henry. Buffalo got the ball and drove to Tennessee’s 3-yard line facing a fourth-and-1….
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