King Henry has joined a very exclusive NFL club.
Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans captured the 2020 AFC South division title on Sunday afternoon with a (41-38) victory over the Houston Texans.
During the game, Titans running back Derrick Henry made NFL history reaching over 2,000 rushing yards for the season. Henry officially finished the season with 2,027 yards.
Coming into Sunday’s week 17 matchup against the Texans, Henry needed 227 yards to pick up 2,000. He finished with 250 yards. Derrick Henry is also earned the crown of the 2020 NFL rushing champ. This is the second year in a row Derrick Henry has earned that title.
2,000 Rushing Yards in a Season Club via NFL Research:
- 1984 HOF Eric Dickerson: 2,105
- 2012 MIN Adrian Peterson: 2,097
- 2003 BAL Jamal Lewis: 2,066
- 1997 HOF Barry Sanders: 2,053
- 2020 TEN Derrick Henry: 2,027
- 1998 HOF Terrell Davis: 2,008
- 2009 TEN Chris Johnson:
- 2,006 1973 HOF OJ Simpson: 2,003
The Tennessee Titans will host the Baltimore Ravens on the 2021 NFL Wildcard round on Sunday January 10th.
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