Chiefs’ Anthony Hitchens has strategy for tackling Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry won the 2019 rushing title and has continued to be a beast for the Tennessee Titans in the postseason.

The 26-year-old has rushed for at least 100 yards in eight of his team’s last nine games (playoffs included). He ran through the New England Patriots with 182 yards on 34 carries and the Baltimore Ravens with 195 yards on 30 carries. Neither team was able to stop him.

So how do the Kansas City Chiefs plan to defend the beastly back? Anthony Hitchens said on Wednesday that they play to go low on Henry by hitting his legs.

The #Chiefs defensive game plan is full of low blows for #Titans RB Derrick Henry. “You’ve got to take his legs out,’’ LB Anthony Hitchens said. “Hit his thighs and his legs. Chop him down. You tackle him high, he tends to carry you for about five more yards. So hit him low.’’

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) January 15, 2020

Well, that is a strategy. But when it comes to tackling the 250-pound Tractorcito, it’s never easy, no matter what you try to do. Earl Thomas thought his Ravens would be able to slow down Henry, and they were run over. Kansas City will hope to experience a different fate.