Calais Campbell heaps praise on Derrick Henry

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens' Calais Campbell heaps praise on Titans' Derrick Henry

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jan 6, 2021 3:55 PM ET

Derrick Henry rushed for 2,000-plus yards this season, joining a pretty elite club that includes Adrian Peterson and Barry Sanders, among others. He's now preparing to face the Baltimore Ravens this weekend in the AFC wild-card round, and one of his opponents was sure to praise him during his press conference on Wednesday.

Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell acknowledged Henry's accomplishments and even went as far as to say that he's one of the best running backs ever to play the game.

Calais Campbell: "Derrick Henry is one of the best running backs to ever play this game and he's in the zone right now. I take pride in the challenge to line up and try and shut him down." Campbell didn't play in the first meeting between the two teams this year.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 6, 2021

Henry and the Titans beat the Ravens 30-24 in overtime during Week 11 this season, a game in which the 27-year-old ran for 133 yards and the game-winning score.

During last season's divisional round against the Ravens, Henry had 30 carries for 195 yards and a passing touchdown in a 28-12 win.

Campbell has been one of the Ravens' best defenders this season, registering four sacks, 18 solo tackles and 10 quarterback hits in 12 games. He and the Baltimore defense will have to contain Henry if they want to help Lamar Jackson win his first career playoff game, which will be no easy task.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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