Did they, though? I'm sure defenses conscious of Henry's abilities, but unless someone is willing to actually break down film down by down, situationally, and show that to be the case statistically, it is just a narrative that may have a kernel of truth.Mach, just my opinion but I think the first line of your post is very misleading, You have to realize when defenses played the Titans they stacked the box. I mean why would you respect that Titans passing game? Now not one defense stacked the box when they played the Fins, It's almost like comparing apples and oranges.
Do you think opponents "stacked the box" on third and long? Second and long? What percentage? Obviously they didn't do it all game, every game, so how much of a factor was it? Some? Sure. As much of a factor as you and others purport? IDK about that. Did they do it on first and ten? Probably moreso than league average. Beyond that? Prove it. I have an open mind if an argument can be supported by data.