The New England Patriots (2-6, 2-5-1 ATS, 5-3 O/U) are set to face off against the Tennessee Titans (1-6, 1-6 ATS, 4-2-1 O/U) in an AFC matchup this Sunday. Last week, the Patriots secured a much-needed victory at home against the Jets, while the Titans suffered a tough loss on the road against the Lions. The last meeting between these two teams took place in the 2021 season.
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Patriots Regain Momentum with Victory Over Jets
Entering this matchup, the New England Patriots are filled with renewed confidence. After a surprising season opener victory against the Bengals, they faced a lengthy losing streak of six games, which included a disappointing loss to the Jaguars. However, the team recently found their rhythm with a 25-22 victory over the Jets, marking their best offensive performance of the season. In that game, they were 6.5-point underdogs and managed to cover the spread.
Drake Maye, the young quarterback who has stepped in recently, showed promise before suffering a concussion in the Jets game. His status for the upcoming matchup remains uncertain. He has accumulated 565 passing yards with a 5:2 touchdown to interception ratio this season. If Maye cannot play, veteran Jacoby Brissett will take over. Brissett has thrown for 828 yards this season, with a 2:1 touchdown to interception ratio.
On the ground, Rhamondre Stevenson contributed 45 rushing yards in the Jets game, bringing his total to 422 yards for the season. Hunter Henry leads the receiving corps with 458 yards, while Demario Douglas has added 271 yards. The Patriots’ offense has managed to score 21 points in two of their last three games but averages just 261 total yards per game.
Defensively, the Patriots have been fairly consistent, allowing 25 points or fewer in five of their eight games. After struggling against the Jaguars, they bounced back by limiting the Jets to 336 total yards, including 233 passing yards. Their pass defense ranks 23rd in the league, while their rush defense is 22nd.
Currently, New England averages only 15.5 points per game, placing them 30th in the NFL, while they allow an average of 24.6 points, ranking 21st.
Titans Experience Disheartening Road Loss
The Tennessee Titans are struggling with just one win this season. They celebrated a victory over the Dolphins last month but have since fallen into a rut, losing their last three games, including a 34-10 defeat to the Bills. Their most recent outing was particularly dismal, as they faced a 52-14 loss to the Lions while entering the game as 13-point underdogs. The Titans have managed to cover the spread only once this season.
Will Levis, the starting quarterback, has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury and was limited in practice this week. He has thrown for 699 yards, with a 5:7 touchdown to interception ratio this season. If he cannot return, Mason Rudolph will continue as the starter, having thrown for 266 yards last week, bringing his total for the season to 566 yards.
On the ground, Tony Pollard has been a reliable presence for the Titans, recording 494 rushing yards and reaching 80 yards in five games this year. Calvin Ridley had a standout performance last week, accumulating 143 receiving yards, while Tyler Boyd has added 184 yards to the receiving corps.
Defensively, the Titans have had their moments, allowing 24 points or fewer in most of their games, except for the matchups against the Packers and Bills. However, they recently struggled, giving up 34 points against Buffalo and an astonishing 52 points against Detroit, despite allowing only 225 total yards. Their pass defense ranks first in the league, while their rush defense sits at 12th.
Tennessee averages 17.1 points per game, placing them 28th, while their defense allows an average of 28 points, ranking them 30th.
Best Bets for New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans
The New England Patriots are riding high after breaking their losing streak with a significant home win against the Jets. In contrast, the Tennessee Titans have struggled throughout the season, managing only one win and suffering several losses by double digits, including a recent 52-14 defeat against the Lions.
As the Patriots show signs of improvement offensively, they recorded 295 total yards against the Jets, exceeding their season average. They also scored 25 points against a formidable Jets defense. With Will Levis’ status still uncertain and Mason Rudolph’s performance lacking dominance, the Patriots are likely to have the upper hand. They successfully limited Aaron Rodgers to just 233 passing yards last week.
