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Derrick Henry 2021 Outlook: Can He Keep Up This Run?
4 years agoTennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has led the NFL in rushing attempts in each of the last two seasons, including his 378-carry 2020 season, the first season where a player had 350 or more carries since DeMarco Murray in 2014. Henry finished last season with 2,027 rushing yards, 17 touchdowns, and 126.7 yards per game. But while Henry was a completely dominant force in the run game, he remained a non-factor in the passing game, catching 19 passes for 114 yards. Henry's lack of receiving upside makes him an intriguing case in PPR leagues, because in order to hit the value needed as a first-round fantasy pick, he has to keep up his ridiculous pace as a runner. If we were talking about any other back, the inclination would be to expect enough regression that the player wouldn't be a top-five fantasy back, but Henry is...well, he's Derrick Henry. He has 33 rushing touchdowns over the past two seasons and just had 1,073 yards after contact. He's nearly impossible to bring down. The floor is lower here than with other top backs because he won't add reception points, but he's still the best rusher in the NFL. You won't be disappointed by Henry if you get him around pick five or six.
