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One of the biggest storylines ahead of the Tennessee Titans-Cincinnati Bengals Divisional Round playoff clash was the health and potential return of Titans star running back Derrick Henry. Henry hasn't played since Week 8, as he was dealing with a foot injury, but his return was anticipated after the Titans recently designated him for return off of IR. On Friday afternoon, Tennessee excited all of their fans and the NFL world when they activated Henry off of IR ahead of their Divisional Round clash with the Bengals.
Henry's impact on the Titans offense is obvious, as the former Alabama star has blossomed into arguably the best running back in the NFL in recent years. But how much can Henry, who is active but might not be 100 percent, be able to do in his first action in quite some time? Even Henry potentially on a lesser workload is no joke, which is why we're thinking boldly here. Henry will not only leave his mark on the game, but he will pick up right where he left off in the Divisional Round matchup with the Bengals. Here are three bold predictions for Derrick Henry in his return to action against the Bengals.
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3 Bold Predictions For Titans RB Derrick Henry Vs. The Bengals
3. Derrick Henry will take one long run to the house against the Bengals
Our Derrick Henry bold predictions start with one area where he particularly excels. Henry may be one of the biggest halfbacks the NFL has ever seen, but he combines that size with some shocking speed and explosiveness. Yes, there are questions about how well his body will respond following the injury and the potential rust he may have to shake off. However, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has spoken about how well Henry responded to contact at practice. The Bengals defense has been solid against the run this year in terms of yardage allowed, but less so in terms of yards per carry. They've also yielded two runs of 40-plus yards this year in the regular season, which was the seventh-most in the league. Look for Henry to break loose for a long touchdown run against the Bengals.
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2. Derrick Henry will run for over 100 yards against the Bengals
This might not be that bold but if Henry is on a limited snap count, he might have an uphill battle to 100 yards. However, Henry can pick up yards in chunks or in bunches. He's capable of ripping off 70-plus yard runs at any moment, which would have him well on his way towards 100 yards. Even if Henry struggles to find running room for much of the day against the Bengals, he is very likely to go for over 100 yards if he can make good on our first bold prediction. Henry will break off one long run that will give him a 100-yard day in his first game back in the Divisional Round.
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1. Derrick Henry will score at least two touchdowns against the Bengals
Joe Burrow and the Bengals are capable of putting points on the board in a hurry. As such, the Titans may need to be prepared to go score-for-score with Cincinnati. If that's the case, Henry will more than likely be blessed with multiple trips to the red zone. Perhaps the ideal goal-line back, Henry's size makes him incredibly tough to tackle anywhere- especially at the goal-line. Henry will score 2-plus touchdowns en route to a Titans victory over the Bengals in the Divisonal Round.
