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Colts Run Defense Faces a Tough Challenge Trying to Derail Titans RB Derrick Henry

The Indianapolis Colts face a tall task on Thursday night in trying to derail Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans powerful running game.

Last year’s NFL rushing yards king is currently 2nd in league rushing yards behind Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, with 843 total rushing yards—averaging 105.4 rushing yards per game.

The Titans are 6th in team rushing with 146.6 rushing yards per game in 2020.

Meanwhile, the Colts boast the NFL’s 3rd best rushing defense, only allowing 83.6 rushing yards per game—having surrendered 669 total rushing yards on the ground during 8 games.