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Do The Titans And Derrick Henry 'Own' Jacksonville?
NASHVILLE - When it comes to the all-time series between the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Titans have a double-digit advantage, and since Derrick Henry arrived in Nashville with his Heisman Trophy, the team from the south has been on the losing end in ten of the thirteen games between the two franchises.
Recently a meme on social media talked of current NFL players who "own" another team based on their performance on the field against those teams. One of those players was Henry, who, against Jacksonville, has posted some eye-popping numbers since joining the Titans in 2016.
Henry recently purchased part of the Nashville SC soccer franchise, so he is truly a team owner, but does he also own Jacksonville?
In 13 games played, of 14 possible (Remember Henry missed one with his foot injury), the former Jacksonville area native has run over, through, and past Jaguars defenders to the tune of 1,576 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also had a 66-yard touchdown reception for good measure.
Among those Henry runs was his NFL record-tying 99-yard scamper in 2018, as part of his 238-yard, four-touchdown showcase on prime time.
Other players on the list of team ownership include Tom Brady, who ended his Hall of Fame to be career 33-3 against the Buffalo Bills.
Likewise, Aaron Rodgers currently holds a 25-5 mark against the Chicago Bears, with all of those coming as division rivals where he faced them twice per season.
Russell Wilson is currently 18-4 as a starter against the San Francisco 49ers, with those coming as a division rival in Seattle.
Patrick Mahomes is a perfect 11-0 in his short career against the Denver Broncos, while Ben Roethlisberger compiled a 23-3-1 mark versus Cleveland during his time behind center for Pittsburgh.
Defensively L.A. Rams star Aaron Donald has 38 solo tackles and 15 sacks in 16 games against Seattle, while Saints great Cam Jordan has 23 sacks in 24 games versus Atlanta to this point in their careers.
Ultimately, Henry and these other players have had good fortune against these teams and have owned them during their careers.
As for Henry, however, because the Jaguars won both games against the Titans last season, despite his 121, and 109-yard rushing efforts in those two games, the tide of this rivalry seems to be shifting.
Can the former Crimson Tide star reverse this before his time in Nashville could end?
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