Titans' Derrick Henry could get first start as DeMarco Murray practices but is limited

Titans running back Derrick Henry could make his first start of the season against the Seahawks on Sunday at Nissan Stadium, with DeMarco Murray hampered by a hamstring injury.

And that could work out just fine for the Titans.

“He appears to be the type of guy that the more you hand it to him, the stronger he gets,” Titans defensive coordinator Terry Robiskie said. “At the end of the day, he’s getting strong and hopefully those guys are getting weaker. But he appears to be a guy that the more he touches it, the stronger he gets.”

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Murray left last weekend’s victory against the Jaguars early in the second half after aggravating an injury that dogged him throughout the preseason. He missed practice through Thursday, was limited on Friday and is officially listed as questionable to play against Seattle.

Henry rumbled for a career-high 92 yards on 14 carries against the Jaguars, breaking a one-score game open with a punishing 17-yard touchdown run.

“That’s last week,” Henry said. “That’s out the window. It’s time to focus on this week and get ready for Seattle.”

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The 6-foot-3, 247-pound running back, who won the 2015 Heisman Trophy and national championship at Alabama, was drafted in the second round last year but played second fiddle to Murray throughout his rookie season. And with good cause. Murray led the AFC in rushing yards and was named to his third Pro Bowl.

“Both could be the starter on any team,” Titans coach Mike Mularkey said. “We’re just very fortunate that we’ve got them on our team.”

Murray did not make himself available to speak with reporters this week — he usually talks every Thursday — leaving a crowd by Henry’s locker.

“I prepare the same very week,” Henry said. “I’m just trying to get better and when my name is called, go out there and make plays when I can.”

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WEEK 3: SEAHAWKS (1-1) VS TITANS (1-1)

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