Derrick Henry and Bijan Robinson face off in Sunday matchup

Both running backs surpassed 1,400 yards last season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read

Who do you think will have the most rushing yards Sunday between Derrick Henry and Bijan Robinson? (via @jonas_shaffer) Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: Derrick Henry and Bijan Robinson will share the field this Sunday in a meeting of premier running backs. The contest pits two of the NFL's most productive ground options against each other.

Why it matters: The rushing attack will likely dictate the pace for both offenses in the clash. Both players carry significant workloads and serve as central figures in their respective offensive schemes.

By the numbers: Robinson leads the NFL with 5.9 yards per touch this season, while Henry paces the Sunday slate with 104 rushing yards after contact. During the 2025 campaign, Henry recorded 1,595 rushing yards and Robinson tallied 1,478.

What to watch: The Sunday game will test which rushing attack can better control the clock and set up scoring opportunities.

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@NFLonFOX 2026-10-08T22:54:34.490843+00:00

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