2024-09-06 05:20:02
Derrick Henry will make his first appearance with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL season opener on Thursday.
After playing eight seasons as the Tennessee Titans feature running back, Henry signed a two-year contract with the Ravens to join a run-friendly offense with dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore hits the road to face the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce.
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Derrick Henry vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday’s NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs kicks off at 7:20 p.m. (CT) and will be televised nationally on NBC. Fans can also stream the game on Peacock.
Henry has 78 carries for 447 yards in four career games against the Ravens. That includes a 23-carry night for 188 yards and two TDs on Nov. 10, 2019.
Derrick Henry average yards per game
Derrick Henry averaged 68.6 yards per game with the Titans in 2023. He rushed for 1,167 yards on 280 carries in 17 games last season. He scored 12 rushing touchdowns for the Titans.
In his career, Henry has averaged 79.8 yards per game in 119 career games. He has a total of 9,502 in eight seasons and has scored 90 touchdowns in his career.
Derrick Henry college, stats, age, height, weight
As a receiver, Henry has caught 155 passes in his career with 1,458 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Last season with the Titans, Henry caught 28 passes for 214 yards.
In his eight years with the Titans, Henry was named to the Pro Bowl four times and was named All-Pro three times. Henry was also named the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.
Henry went to college at Alabama and won the 2015 Heisman Trophy with the Crimson Tide after rushing for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns to help lead Alabama to the national championship.
Henry is 6-foot-3, 242 pounds and turned 30 years old on January 4.
