Tom Brady is ill and the New England Patriots quarterback is on the team’s injury list, meaning it’s not certain if he will play in Sunday’s game versus the Tennessee Titans.
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Amidst all the tribulations in that the Tennessee Titans (Three-11) have been forced to deal with all through this tumultuous season, the final thing they wished to witness was an injury to aspiring franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Super Bowl hero Malcolm Butler also intercepted Mettenberger, picking one off in the end zone to stall a Titans’ drive in the fourth quarter. “I’d rather err on the side of caution”.
The 2014 Heisman Trophy victor and the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, Mariota left the game and did not return after being sacked to stop consecutive second-quarter possessions. Expect the Pats loaded lineup to dispose of the Titans rather easily as National Football League oddsmakers project, but the real fun should be getting a look at Mariota and what he can become.
In the second quarter, Mariota went down after being tackled and held his knee. “I felt like I did a lot of good today, but at the same time, I made too many mistakes”.
In the win on Sunday, Tom Brady went 23-35 for 267 yards and two touchdowns.
James White led New England with 7 receptions for 71 yards and 1 touchdown, while Brandon LaFell had 4 catches for 88 yards.
Danny Amendola and Dont’a Hightower played in Sunday’s game vs. the Tennessee Titans, despite neither being at 100 percent after suffering knee injuries in recent weeks. No information about their conditions was immediately available. They’re going to need that pass rush to hit Brady often to make him uncomfortable.
“So he’s been really productive in that role and has just been a – really great tribute to his hard work and commitment”. The Patriots will finish the season with back-to-back road games to give the crews a chance to turn Gillette Stadium into an outdoor hockey rink.
While New England has clinched its sixth straight AFC East title and has the inside track on home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, Tennessee (3-10) has assured itself of a fourth season in the last six with at least 10 losses.
“Twelve wins, that’s on the right track here”, coach Bill Belichick said.
One of the sacks of Mariota, the first of two by Chandler Jones, resulted in a fumble recovery in the end zone by Akiem Hicks. In his debut as a rookie, in Tennessee, he also had a strip-sack that was returned for a touchdown.
THWARTED COMEBACKS: Zach Mettenberger replaced Mariota and completed 20 of 28 passes for 242 yards, two touchdowns – both to Delanie Walker – and two interceptions.
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Walker had a 7-yard catch in the third quarter and then a 57-yard rumble down the right sideline with 7 minutes left in the game.
