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Why Steelers RB James Conner will rush for more yards than Derrick Henry in Week 7

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Henry is the league’s leading rusher going into Week 7 against the Steelers. Here’s why James Conner will outpace him this Sunday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tall task ahead of them in defending the run against Derrick Henry in Week 7. However, the Titans will have their own problem against the run. James Conner is quietly having a career year in 2020.

While I do recognize the quality of a performance that Derrick Henry is having this season, he has a far tougher match up.