Texans’ approach to defending Ravens star runner Derrick Henry: ‘Gotta get in front of a train before he gets going’
No NFL team has had less success traditionally against Henry than the Texans’ defense. Henry has rushed for 1,578 yards, his most against any NFL team, along with a 5.64 average per carry and 13 touchdown runs.
That includes him running roughshod against the Texans last Christmas in a 31-2 blowout at NRG Stadium during which he rushed for 147 yards. At 6-foot-2, 252 pounds, with speed and toughness unrivaled by most backs, Henry represents a long day at the office for most defenders.
“Derrick Henry is a good player in his own right,” Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said. “Those are separate challenges regardless of who’s playing quarterback. Derrick Henry’s big, explosive. If he gets on his path and runs his track, he’s hard to bring down. That’s a challenge in itself.”
“You gotta get in front of him, man,” Texans linebacker and team captain Azeez Al-Shaair said of Henry. “They say don’t get in front of the train, but you gotta get in front of a train before he gets going.” He’s a great player, obviously he’s an All-Pro type of player."
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