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Watch: Derrick Henry throws a jump-pass TD as Titans smash Bengals

By Michael Gallagher | Last updated 10/1/23

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry had three touchdown passes in his NFL career heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Now, the 29-year-old tailback has four after his two-yard touchdown strike to tight end Josh Whyle right before halftime that gave the Titans a 24-3 lead.

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Henry has completed six of his seven pass attempts in the NFL for 25 yards and four scores. The Titans are 4-0 when he throws a touchdown and 5-0 when he attempts a pass.

The former Heisman-winning RB has more NFL touchdown passes than either of the Titans two backup quarterbacks (second-year QB Malik Willis and rookie Will Levis).

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In addition to his touchdown pass on Sunday, Henry rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and he added a reception for 11 yards. It was his first 100-yard rushing game of the season. Henry has at least one reception in 11 of his last 12 regular-season games.

The Titans ultimately beat the Bengals 27-3, outgaining them 400 yards to 211 and dominating the time of possession 34:45 to 25:15.

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