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Packers: 3 most dangerous Titans they must stop in Week 16

By Brian Sampson

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17, running back Derrick Henry #22 and their Tennessee Titans teammates celebrate a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the end zone in the second quarter of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17, running back Derrick Henry #22 and their Tennessee Titans teammates celebrate a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the end zone in the second quarter of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 20: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans caries the football against the defense of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 20: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans caries the football against the defense of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

1. Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry is the Packers’ primary threat. If he runs wild (as he has so many times this season), it will be extremely difficult for Green Bay to win this game. With a whopping 1679 rushing yards on the season, Henry not only leads all running backs, but also has more than 20 teams. His 5.2 yards per attempt also ranks third among all running backs (behind Aaron Jones and Miles Sanders at 5.4). His 91.6 PFF grade ranks as the best at his position.

The Packers’ run defense has been better of late, but they’ll have to take their game to the next level in this matchup. Heading into Week 16 they rank 11th in total rushing yards allowed and 21st in yards per attempt.

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The key will be for Green Bay to get a couple of stops early while their offense puts touchdowns on the board. The sooner they can pressure the Titans to move away from their running game, the better it will be for the defense. A one-sided attack is much easier to stop and might be the only way this defense can survive this dangerous offense.

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