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Titans' Derrick Henry Jokes He's a 'Young Peyton Manning' After TD Pass vs. Packers

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry said throwing a touchdown pass in Thursday night's 27-17 win over the Green Bay Packers made him feel like a Hall of Fame quarterback.

"I call myself the young Peyton Manning," Henry jokingly told reporters.

He looked a little more like Tim Tebow as he faked the power run before delivering a jump pass to wide-open tight end Austin Hooper for the third-quarter score.

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It was the highlight-reel moment from another standout performance from the MVP candidate, who also racked up 132 yards from scrimmage and a rushing TD on 30 touches.