FINAL: Patriots 36, Titans 13 - New England finally puts away undermanned Tennessee

Doesn't look like it from the final score, but the Patriots had a lot of trouble putting away the depleted Titans but did so by scoring 17 points in a 10-minute stretch starting late in the third quarter.

Mac Jones largely struggled on key plays, despite eclipsing 300 yards, as the offense was 1 of 5 in the red zone until very late.

The defense forced three key turnovers to end promising Titans drives.

Jakobi Meyers, Nick Folk, Ja'Whaun Bentley, Kyle Van Noy and Kyle Dugger all had big games for the Patriots, who will face Buffalo next Monday night.

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Regular Season Game #12: Tennesseee Titans (8-3) at Patriots (7-4), 1 p.m.
Location: Gillette Stadium
TV: CBS-4 — Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn.
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston. **Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.**
Online: BSJ Live Box | Titans media notes | Patriots media notes | Flipcard
Latest Line: Patriots -7; 43.5 o/u.
Weather forecast: 42 degrees and cloudy. 31 percent chance of precipitation. Winds SW 8 mph.

HEADLINES

• Patriots are eyeing their sixth-straight win of the season.
• Titans have won the last two meetings between the games. The Patriots had previously won seven straight.
• A win would at least tie New England for the most wins in the AFC and improve them to 6-1 in the conference. Only the Bengals and Chargers would have a shot at 5-2. 
• FootballOutsiders.com DVOA ranks: Patriots 3rd overall; 16th in offense - 16th pass, 10th run; 2nd defense - 2nd pass, 8th run; 6th special teams. Titans 18th overall; 22nd offense - 22nd pass, 15th run; 12th defense - 30th pass, 22nd run; 19th special teams.

INACTIVES

No surprises.

ROSTER MOVES

None for Patriots.

Titans

The following have been elevated from the practice squad:

WR Cody Hollister
DB Breon Borders
QB Kevin Hogan
DL Kevin Strong

FB Khari Blasingame activated from IR
CB Greg Mabin downgraded to OUT

INJURY REPORT