Running back Derrick Henry, one half of the Tennessee Titans rushing tandem, has been really quiet in the offense over the last three games. Henry had his first game with over 50 yards rushing since Week 6 on Sunday. He carried the ball 11 times for 52 yards in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He outrushed teammate DeMarco Murray by 10 yards in the contest, but Henry was shutout in the passing game Sunday.
Fantasy football start/sit, Week 11: What to do with Derrick Henry on Thursday night
Henry continues to be overshawdowed by DeMarco Murray in the Titans backfield. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Henry has been the better runner for Tennessee lately, averaging almost 2 yards more per carry than Murray in Week 10. He has a tough task ahead against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense Thursday night. The Steelers play well against the run, with the 11th-ranked rushing defense.
Fantasy impact: It is hard to trust Henry in fantasy weekly with him sharing the ball with Murray. He continues to get out-touched by the more experienced back most games despite being the more effective runner. Still, Henry only has two games with an average of more than 5 yards per carry this season. Henry has faded too far into the Titans’ background to be a fantasy producer at this point. He is definitely not an exciting play against the Steelers this week.
