The Tennessee Titans played the spoiler role on Sunday, beating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-20, in a win that officially eliminated the Jaguars from playoff contention.
Truthfully, this game was much more lopsided than the score would indicate, as the Titans were in control for the majority of this game.
Despite the win, it was still a rather emotional game for the Titans’ fanbase due to the fact that this could be the final game in two-tone blue for legendary running back, Derrick Henry.
If this was his final outing in Tennessee, what a way to go out for the future Hall of Famer. Henry recorded 153 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries (8.1 yards per carry). He also busted off a 69-yard run.
There is still a chance that Henry could come back if he decides to take a reasonable deal, but it’s hardly a guarantee. When addressing fans on the field after the game, Henry sounded like someone who won’t be back.
Just in case, fans rightly showed tons of appreciation for one of the best players in franchise history, who they genuinely love and appreciate for everything he’s done for the team and the local community.
Let’s go ahead and see what some of the reactions on social media were following Henry’s incredible performance in the season finale.
“Dad what was it like watching Derrick Henry’s final game as a Titan?” pic.twitter.com/ph4ZbEvEWO
— Matt 🍊 (@titanmatt_) January 7, 2024
Derrick Henry forever, man
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) January 7, 2024
Of course Derrick Henry is the one who sends us home.
— Teal City Sports Tweets (@JagsfanForever1) January 7, 2024
If this is the end, what a hell of a run it was. I could honestly write paragraphs on what Derrick Henry means to me and every #Titans fan out there.
For now, I’ll just summarize it with a few words:
Thank you, 22 👑🐐 pic.twitter.com/5EPFBIDkhI
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels98) January 7, 2024
Thank you Derrick Henry #Titans
— The Real Avery Lynch (@YoungBull_Lynch) January 7, 2024
Thank you Derrick Henry 👑 pic.twitter.com/froHsYnas9
— Ryan Gonzalez (@RyGo_17) January 7, 2024
Derrick Henry killing the Jaguars
It’s like nothing has changed 🥹
If this is his last game as a Titan, then thank you King 🙏#Titans pic.twitter.com/06PRjLfPSf
— Bills @ Waiting for LaD: IW (@TheRealBills75) January 7, 2024
Thank you Derrick Henry. #Titans #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/B9ld32lvf9
— Vince 22 (@VinceG222) January 7, 2024
If that was Derrick Henry’s last game as a Titan.. thank you for being so great!!
— Austin Bryant (@AustinBryant6) January 7, 2024
If that’s the last game as a Titan for Derrick Henry…..THANK YOU KING!!! Will be a Titans legend for life. Been a blast watching 22 play for the last 8 years 🥲
— Brett Seymour (@SeymourButts33) January 7, 2024
Derrick Henry…..thank you
— Dylan (@notdylm) January 7, 2024
thank you derrick henry for bringing us so much joy.
— Dan (@danthetitansfan) January 7, 2024
We love you too, 22. Long live The King. https://t.co/jbuCHgORn4
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) January 7, 2024
i really don’t want this to be the end for Derrick Henry as a titan but if it is, what a damn career! future hall of famer.
thank you King 🙏🏾— eric stephens 🧊 (@iceman_washere) January 7, 2024
Derrick Henry is a hall of famer. I don't wanna hear it. Every list you see him on is him and a bunch of hall of famers.
— Kaleb Searle (@kaleb_searle) January 7, 2024
If this is it for Derrick Henry, what a privilege it was to be in Nashville during his career and witness his greatness for myself. That's something I'll keep with me always. https://t.co/9HLDB47uJX
— Steven Taranto (@STaranto92) January 7, 2024
If this was the last time we see Henry as a Titan, we went out in style!!!! https://t.co/HeWpA9GlHr
— Marako T. (@YEAMFKA) January 7, 2024
Derrick did things right. He’ll be in the @Titans’ ring of honor.
And wherever he goes next, I hope he wins a ring. https://t.co/2J102e26Mt
— Wes Boling (@WesBolingTN) January 7, 2024
Class Superstar. Leader. Pro. Elite Talent.
Just as important: Sets the example on & off the field.
A guy you point to & tell young people: “THAT is how you play the game”.
When he’s out there representing Nashville Sports, you’re proud to say “That’s OUR guy”.#Titans https://t.co/Uu232xNHyI— Willy Daunic (@WillyD1025) January 7, 2024
🥹 Thank you for being a role model and a complete professional. https://t.co/cssCKMSqiw
— David Clark (@titandave13) January 7, 2024
No thank you for the best 8 years of are lives from the 99 yarder on Thursday night to the countless monster games against the Texans to the incredible playoff run of 2019 and the list goes on. If this is it good luck on your future. You’ll always be a @Titans @KingHenry_2 https://t.co/sID55r8dfE
— Zack smallwood (@Titanfan4life92) January 7, 2024
