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The 2,000-Yard Curse: The Inevitable Steep Decline of Derrick Henry in 2021

Derrick Henry has emerged into one of the top running backs in the National Football League. Just ask any one of the numerous defenders who've been stiff-armed straight to hell over the last couple of years. Heck, I'd guess Josh Norman would be fine if he never had to attempt to tackle the 6-foot-3, 247-pound bulldozer of a man ever gain.

Henry is also coming off one of the greatest rushing seasons in the history of the NFL. His 2,027 yards on the ground is the fifth-most ever in a single season, and his 333.1 fantasy points ranked him third among backs in 2020.