The Tennessee Titans clinched the No. 6 seed in the playoffs after a 35-14 win over the division rival Houston Texans last week.
Next up, they face the New England Patriots, who are coming off a 27-24 loss to a Miami Dolphins team that has been out of playoff contention for some time now.
Tom Brady and the Patriots will be looking for redemption in the first round of the postseason, and they’re favored to get just that.
The Titans open as underdogs by a point spread of (-4.5), according to Bet MGM.
The last time the two teams faced each other was in the preseason, when the Patriots recorded a 22-17 victory in Nissan Stadium.
But it was the Titans who came out on top – and in dominant fashion – when they played the Patriots in Nashville, Tennessee in 2018’s matchup.
The Titans wasted little time snagging the momentum, and kept it throughout the contest for the 34-10 win.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota was at the helm back then, and has since been replaced by Ryan Tannehill in a new-look Titans offense that’s played a large role in righting the team’s season after a dismal start.
One thing that hasn’t changed is running back Derrick Henry’s involvement, who secured the NFL rushing title last week.
The last time the Titans met the Patriots, Henry totaled 11 carries for 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Expect him to be a big part in putting points on the board for Tennessee again this time.
The Titans and Patriots are set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. CST on Saturday. The game will be televised on CBS.
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