Over the previous five seasons, Tennessee fans became accustomed to seeing a running back carry a heavy load as the Titans’ Derrick Henry led the NFL in rushing attempts four times.
On Sunday, they could witness it again. But with Henry now playing for the Baltimore Ravens, an opposing ball-carrier could be the workhorse when the Green Bay Packers visit Tennessee.
In the Packers’ 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts last week, Josh Jacobs ran for 151 yards on 32 carries. And he’s ready to do it again.
“If we need it,” Jacobs said on Friday.