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Texans Face Challenge in Ravens RB Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry is one of the best running backs in the NFL. Can the Houston Texans contain him?

Jeremy Brener

Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a gain against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a gain against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images / Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans, as a franchise, are very familiar with Derrick Henry from his time with the Tennessee Titans.

Henry has faced the Texans numerous times in his career and he's always been successful. Now, he'll get a chance to continue his legacy against the Texans as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke about Henry and his performance so far this season.

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“I think Derrick has found that fountain of youth," Ryans said. "He is playing fast. He's playing physical, he is tough as ever. Looks like the old Derrick Henry, and he's low, and he's playing very powerful. He has some really long runs, long runs for touchdowns. So, he has it all, the speed, physicality, like he brings it all and the o-line is doing a really good job of giving him some nice lanes to run through. So, it's going to be a difficult match up for us when it comes to just stopping the run game, probably the best run unit we've seen all year.”

Henry, who turns 31 next month, has 1,636 rushing yards so far this season, which is second in the NFL behind Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley.

Containing Henry is a key for the Texans' path to victory. If the Texans can keep him grounded, their chances of beating the Ravens grows.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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