Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry has been known as undoubtedly one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL. He showed that off in an extremely unconventional way with a great trick play on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers.
The play occurred in the third quarter on an impressive drive from the Titans. Henry highlighted his versatility in this drive with a massive 42-yard reception from quarterback Ryan Tannehill to put the Titans into the red zone.
BIG GAINER 👑 @KingHenry_2
📺: Watch #TENvsGB on @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/Dn1qzrDgZt
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) November 18, 2022
Later on in the drive, Titans head coach Mike Vrabel drew up a creative play call where Henry was asked to throw the ball at the goal line.
The innovative play call by Vrabel was successful, with Henry completing a three-yard touchdown pass to tight end Austin Hooper.
DERRICK HENRY JUMP PASS TITANS TD! 🏈🔥 #TNF pic.twitter.com/IimX6bblsU
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) November 18, 2022
Henry is already enough of a threat in the running game, but showing off his receiving and passing skills makes him even more dangerous, which fans took the chance to point out on social media.
Fling Henry! Derrick “King” Henry with the power run, pop TD pass. Great call
— Jim Corbett (@ByJimCorbett) November 18, 2022
Derrick Henry can pass too🤯
(Via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/X7igNUIkA8
— betr (@betr) November 18, 2022
Derrick Henry jump pass TD to Austin Hooper because why not pic.twitter.com/LZOaQQacnD
— Vivid Picks (@VividPicks) November 18, 2022
Tebow Jump Pass
2013 All-American Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) is throwing passes now.#Titans #AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) November 18, 2022
Two things I didn't expect to see today:
Derrick Henry TD pass
The end of Twitter #RIPTwitter— Hard Rock Bet (@HardRockBet) November 18, 2022
Derrick Henry with the jump pass to Austin Hooper for the touchdown!
King Henry can do it ALL 😤
📽️: @NFL | #Titans pic.twitter.com/7RjBQI7fJF
— bet365 US (@bet365_us) November 18, 2022
This jump pass is actually something that the Titans have pulled off with success before, with Henry completing his only other passing touchdown during the postseason after the 2019 season.
His latest passing touchdown puts Henry in some extremely rarified air, with only eight others players rushing for 75 career touchdowns along with having two passing touchdowns.
So far tonight, Derrick Henry has rushed for his 75th career TD and threw his 2nd career TD pass.
Only 8 other players have hit those thresholds in NFL history including 6 hall of famers. pic.twitter.com/GAFHqi37KJ
— Jason Starrett (@starrettjason) November 18, 2022
Coming into Thursday’s game, the Tennessee Titans had been extremely impressive thus far this year, sitting atop the AFC South with a 6-3 record on the season.
A huge part of that success has been due to Derrick Henry and his excellence. This unusual touchdown pass is certainly showed why he’s “King Henry”.
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