The New England Patriots are through to the AFC Championship Game once again after a comfortable 21-point win over the Tennessee Titans.
Final score
New England Patriots 35
Tennessee Titans 14
The Tennessee Titans will travel to Foxborough to play the Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots on Sunday. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting from 12:15pm AEDT.
The Titans surprised most people by beating the Chiefs in the wildcard round, but this game is a whole different story.
We saw last week they have a good leader in quarterback Marcus Mariota, who has the ability to guide his team around the park when they need him most.
On the back of some incredible runs from running back Derrick Henry, who averaged 3.8 yards after contact against the Chiefs last week. Helping to drive his team downfield late in the game.
Look for big games from these two if the Titans have any chance of producing an upset in Foxborough.
The Patriots are a class all on their own. There is nothing this team cannot do.
It’s worth noting that they haven’t lost a game since Oct 1st. In a league with no perfect teams, they are the closest.
Quarterback Tom Brady has had an extra week to nurse his shoulder injury. Tight end Rob Gronkowski has never looked fitter this late in a season and will cause the Titans defense a lot of headaches.
Prediction
The Patriots have been here before and know exactly what it takes to win. They will win this game easily. Look for some players to be rested late in the game, ready for the AFC Championship game next week.
Patriots win this 28-3
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FULL TIME The Titans were never good enough today. They opened the scoring, but that was as close as they have come today. The New England Patriots move on to the AFC Championship game next week. Thanks to everyone for joining us today. Titans 14 Patriots 35
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The Pats are in winning formation. This one is all over. Titans 14 Patriots 35
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On side kick from the Titans, doesn't go the distance and will be taken by the Pats in good field position. That's the story of the night for the Titans, not good enough. Titans 14 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 1.54 remaining
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TOUCHDOWN The Titans have got themselves a consolation. Extra point is good. Titans 14 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 1.55 remaining
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TWO MINUTE WARNING 4th and 9 for the Titans on the Pats 10-yard line. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 2.00 remaining
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4th and 11 for the Titans. Mariota stays on the field. He throws the ball down to Davis for a first down inside the Pats 10-yard line.
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After a long injury timeout, Mariota is sacked for a loss of nine. Thats the seventh time tonight he has been sacked. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 3.25 remaining
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Titans with a first down inside the Pats 30. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 4.15 remaining
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Mariota throws the ball away with. 3rd and 10. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 4.25 remaining
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Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 4.40 remaining
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First down up to the halfway line.
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3rd and 4 for the Titans
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The Titans opening the drive from the 20-yard line. They need four TDs in five minutes.
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On 3rd and 9, Brady throws a hail mary downfield, but its deflected away from the receiver. Punt downfield from the Pats and the Titans will get another crack. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 5.48 remaining
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Another nothing drive from the Titans and they punt the ball back to the Patriots. They are deflated and cannot produce anything worthy against this awesome defensive side. The Pats have been great all over the park today. They haven't allowed Mariota to run since the opening drive. The Titans shave no answer on offense or defense. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 7.58 remaining
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TOUCHDWOWN Gronkowski adds his name to the scoring sheet for the day. This team is unstoppable. Extra point is good. Titans 7 Patriots 35 Fourth quarter - 10.22 remaining
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2nd and goal from the 2 yard line.
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The Pats pick up another first down, inside the Titans five yard line. Titans 7 Patriots 28 Fourth quarter - 11.24 remaining
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An incredible throw under pressure from Tom Brady. Amendola pulls the ball down inside the Titans redzone. Titans 7 Patriots 28 Fourth quarter - 12.45 remaining
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Gronkowski with his fifth catch of the night, moving his team inside the Titans 30. Titans 7 Patriots 28 Fourth quarter - 14.20 remaining