Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is the newest member of the 2,000-yard club after his 250 rushing yards against the Houston Texans in Week 17 put him over the top and helped the Titans win the AFC South.
Henry is now one of eight players in NFL history to reach 2,000 yards in a single season, which was last done by Adrian Peterson when he rushed for 2,097 yards for the Minnesota Vikings back in 2012.
Henry is the second Titans player to hit the milestone, as Chris Johnson did it back in 2009, also. Tennessee is the only franchise is NFL history to have two 2,000-yard rushers.
Johnson, and another member of the 2,000-yard club, Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, took to Twitter shortly after Henry hit the mark to recognize his accomplishment.
Welcome to the #2000 yard club @KingHenry_2 pic.twitter.com/fbbzKgflQN
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) January 4, 2021
2 2k’s!!!!
— Chris Johnson (@ChrisJohnson28) January 3, 2021
Here’s a look at some other records and feats Henry accomplished on Sunday:
- Henry is the only player in NFL history with five 200-yard, two-touchdown games
- Henry is the only player in NFL history to rush for 200 yards or more in three straight games against the same opponent.
- Henry has won back-to-back rushing titles and is the first player to do so since 2006-07 (LaDainian Tomlinson).
- Henry completed the Triple Crown for a running back, which is leading the NFL in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and carries.
- Henry’s 2,684 yards over his last 20 games (including playoffs) is the most for any running back in any 20-game span in NFL history, per Elias Sports Bureau.
Worth. Every. Penny.
