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new england patriots vs tennessee titans 59-0
New England Patriots Crush Tennessee Titans 59-0
Patriots Dominate from Start to Finish
The New England Patriots put on a clinic Sunday, dismantling the Tennessee Titans 59-0 in a game that was never in doubt. The Patriots scored touchdowns on their first six possessions and forced the Titans into a mind-numbing 11 punts. Quarterback Tom Brady was brilliant, completing 24 of 31 passes for 337 yards and four touchdowns. He also ran for a touchdown, giving him five total touchdowns on the day.
The Patriots' defense was just as impressive as their offense. They held the Titans to just 153 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers. The Titans' lone bright spot was running back Derrick Henry, who rushed for 103 yards on 19 carries. But it was a small consolation in a game that was over by halftime.
Brady Continues to Impress
Brady continues to defy Father Time, showing no signs of slowing down at age 45. Against the Titans, he looked like the Brady of old, completing passes to all of his receivers with ease. He also made several key plays with his feet, including a 10-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Brady's performance was all the more impressive considering that he was playing without his top two receivers, Julian Edelman and Antonio Brown. But Brady didn't seem to miss a beat, spreading the ball around to a variety of receivers. Jakobi Meyers led the Patriots with 13 receptions for 169 yards and two touchdowns. N'Keal Harry added four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown, and James White had three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Defense Shines
The Patriots' defense was just as impressive as their offense on Sunday. They held the Titans to just 153 yards of total offense and forced two turnovers. The Titans' lone bright spot was running back Derrick Henry, who rushed for 103 yards on 19 carries. But it was a small consolation in a game that was over by halftime.
The Patriots' defense was led by cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who had two interceptions, including a 53-yard pick-six in the first quarter. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower also had a strong game, recording 10 tackles and a sack. The Patriots' defense has now allowed just one touchdown in their last two games.
Titans Struggle from Start to Finish
The Titans were never in this game from the start. They were outmatched on both sides of the ball and couldn't keep up with the Patriots' high-powered offense. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was ineffective, completing just 11 of 23 passes for 111 yards and two interceptions. Running back Derrick Henry was the only Titans player who showed any signs of life, rushing for 103 yards on 19 carries.
The Titans' defense was just as bad as their offense. They couldn't stop the Patriots' passing attack and gave up big plays all day long. The Titans also failed to generate any pressure on Brady, who had plenty of time to pick apart their defense.
What's Next?
The Patriots will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday. The Titans will look to rebound when they host the Buffalo Bills next Monday night.