NEW ENGLAND (34) d TENNESSEE (13)
The Headline: Patriots young guns fire as they lead the team to a convincing week 1 win.
The Story:
After struggling for the majority of last season, the Patriots defense came out and made a statement in this game with their three top draft picks coming out and giving Jake Locker a tough debut as the Titans starting quarterback. Second round pick Tavon Wilson came up with an interception early on in the second quarter, something that will help ease the doubts of those who questioned Belichick’s decision to take him in the second round. On the Titans next possession first round pick Chandler Jones came off the edge and sacked Jake Locker swatting the ball out of his hand. There to pick the ball up was the guy taken four spots later in Dont’a Hightower and he ran it in for his first NFL touchdown. Overall it was part of an encouraging defensive performance for the Patriots who only allowed 284 total yards of offense which was better than their effor...
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Tavon Wilson,
Chandler Jones,
Tom Brady,
Chris Johnson,
Shane Vereen
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots
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