That’s all that can really be said about Saturday night’s 35-14 beatdown of the Tennessee Titans. The game went almost exactly as expected - the Patriots were a little slow to start, but woke up in the 2nd quarter and imposed their will on both sides of the ball as an overmatched Tennessee team simply didn’t have any answers. Tom Brady was Tom Brady-esque, finishing the day with over 300 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. The defense registered eight sacks. Stephon Gilmore didn’t allow a completion all game. It was a team that looks as healthy and playoff ready as they have been in a long time, and while the Titans don’t represent a fearsome opponent, you have to be happy with what you saw as New England began its title defense in earnest.
Notes, musings, and observations from the New England Patriots’ 35-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
