New coach, same result: Titans lose to Patriots 31-13

The Tennessee Titans have a new coach and yet another loss featuring too many of the issues that have plagued this franchise this season.

Five sacks allowed and two turnovers, including a fumble returned for a touchdown, led the Titans to being blown out 31-13 by New England and former coach Mike Vrabel in a final score that could’ve been worse if not for the Patriots taking a knee late.

The Titans did look different in the first quarter following Monday’s firing of coach Brian Callahan six games into his second season.

A team that had been outscored 47-9 in the first quarter through the first six games took an early 3-0 lead, then scored only the fourth touchdown this season. Cam Ward found fellow rookie Chimere Dike for a 38-yard TD and a 10-3 lead.

One sign of improvement came with penalties. The Titans were flagged only three times for 15 yards — a season low in both categories. Yet they left with a seventh straight home loss and their most recent win at Nissan Stadium was Nov. 3, 2024, against the Patriots. It was the Titans’ only home win of that season.


(AP Photo John Amis)