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Running back Derrick Henry propels Titans to victory in final preseason game

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Stephen M. Smith
September 1, 2016

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (No. 2) scores TD vs. Miami Dolphins in preseason finale: Steve Mitchell - USA TODAY Sports

The second round pick ends preseason action on a 6.7 yards per carry average.

Running back Derrick Henry continues to make Titan fans happy about its selection. He recorded 62 of Tennessee’s 128 rushing yards in Thursday’s 21-10 win over the Miami Dolphins. The latest member to Nissan’s “Heisman House” had a monster run of 26 yards, while notching his third touchdown in four weeks. Henry reached the end zone from a yard out in the first quarter.

Again… If you have any plans to stop @KingHenry_2.

BRING MORE DEFENDERS. 💪 #TENvsMIA https://t.co/4Up4HVivVT

— NFL (@NFL) September 1, 2016

Coach Mike Mularkey and the Titans will open the regular season at home against Minnesota on Sept. 11. Henry’s 216 yards and three scores on 34 tries guided the unit to a 3-1 preseason mark.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.