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Whether it arrives through a bouldering A-gap carry or a catch-and-run opportunity, the end result has always been the same when Derrick Henry’s train reaches a top speed: a nightmare to track down for opposing defenders. Hoping to take advantage of the latter during his first-ever NFL contest, Tennessee’s soon-to-be-generational running back leaves two purple-jerseyed Vikings grounded solely upon catching the ball, before reversing field for a elusive 29-yard reception. In more of a committee, change-of-pace role to begin his career, Henry found immediate success in limited looks, turning seven touches into 44 yards during the Titans’ 25-16 loss to Minnesota on Sept. 11, 2016.