ESPN Fantasy Football on Derrick Henry

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Henry led all running backs in the early window with 35.3 points, rushing for 144 yards and three scores on 24 carries. He also caught one pass for 19 yards. He had some runways to get rolling on in this one, too. There was open daylight in offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's new run scheme to get north/south with the ball.

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Henry's 35.3 points and 144 rushing yards lock him in as mid-tier RB1 vs. Saints.

Henry led all running backs in the early window with 35.3 points, rushing for 144 yards and three scores on 24 carries plus one reception for 19 yards. He benefited from open daylight in offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's new run scheme to get north/south with the ball. Bowen projects him as a mid-tier RB1 for Week 2 against the Saints' defense.

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