The Patriots will wait until Sunday to find out who they play in the title game at Gillette Stadium next week. It either will be a rematch with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers, whom they beat in a Week 15 thriller at Heinz Field, or the first meeting against the Jacksonville Jaguars that counts (they met in the preseason) since early in the 2015 regular season, a 51-17 New England rout.
The Titans actually struck first in this game, driving 95 yards for a 7-0 edge — rookie Corey Davis’ first career touchdown — to quiet the crowd. Brady and the Patriots’ offense also got off to a slow start, punting twice in their first two possessions despite crossing midfield.