Derrick Henry’s Surprising Rushing Projection For Week 2 vs. Seahawks
It could be another inefficient outing for the superstar running back
Dan Karpuc - Sep 19, 2021, 10:09am EDT
- In Week 1, Derrick Henry took 17 carries for just 58 yards in a 38-13 Titans (0-1) loss to the Cardinals.
- BetQL is projecting the superstar running back to take 22 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown this week against the Seahawks (1-0) in Seattle.
- The Seahawks beat down the Colts 28-16 in Indianapolis last week and absolutely shut down Indy’s running game. Colts RB Jonathan Taylor took 17 carries for 56 yards (3.3 yards per carry) while backup Nyheim Hines (3.8 yards per carry) carried the ball nine times for 34 yards.
- BetQL is projecting the Titans to have some success through the air. Ryan Tannehill (270 passing yards, 2 TD, 0 INT) is projected to rebound while A.J. Brown (6 catches, 60 yards, TD) and Julio Jones (5 catches, 55 yards) play a role.
- BetQL is projecting the Seahawks to win this game by seven points, thus not setting up a positive game script for Tennessee’s running game.
- You can lock in under 84.5 rushing yards (-115) on DraftKings.
Henry’s Projected Stat Line
After an uncharacteristic 17 carries for 58 yards in last week’s 38-13 loss to the Cardinals, BetQL is projecting the superstar running back to take 22 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown in another relatively inefficient performance this week.
The Seahawks shut down Indy’s running game last week. Jonathan Taylor took 17 carries for 56 yards (3.3 yards per carry) while backup Nyheim Hines (3.8 yards per carry) carried the ball nine times for 34 yards. Neither could create any chunk plays.
BetQL is projecting the Titans to have some success through the air, though. Ryan Tannehill (270 passing yards, 2 TD, 0 INT) is projected to rebound while A.J. Brown (6 catches, 60 yards, TD) and Julio Jones (5 catches, 55 yards) play a role.
To make matters worse for Henry’s yardage total, BetQL is projecting the Seahawks to win this game by seven points, thus not setting up a game script conducive to a run-heavy approach for Tennessee.
You can lock in under 84.5 rushing yards (-115) on DraftKings now.
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