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Jordy McElroy

Patriots Wire staff game picks and scores for Patriots vs. Titans

The New England Patriots will be looking for their second straight win in Sunday’s road matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

Both teams are riding the struggle-bus for different reasons. The Patriots are a rebuilding team with a rookie quarterback and multiple first-time coaches. Tennessee has a first-time head coach, like the Patriots, but their situation is more a case of injuries and questionable personnel decisions.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was initially listed as questionable to play in the game, but the rookie No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft cleared concussion protocol on Saturday. So he’ll be on the field against a Titans team with the No. 1-ranked passing defense in the NFL.

It could present an interesting challenge for a Patriots offense that has struggled throughout the season. Speaking of struggling, the Titans have the second-worst passing offense behind New England.

The worst part about that statistic is the fact that they don’t have a hot-shot young quarterback to help dig them out of the mud. It hasn’t been a great year for Will Levis up to this point. He’s currently listed as questionable to play with a shoulder injury.

The Titans might also be without their top-two running back options with Tony Pollard listed as questionable to play and Tyjae Spears already ruled out.

Here’s the full round-up of Patriots Wire staff picks for the Week 9 matchup:

Jordy McElroy (3-5) – Patriots 20, Titans 13

Danny Jaillet (3-5) – Patriots 17, Titans 13

Cam Garrity (3-5) – Patriots 24, Titans 12

Who are you taking in Sunday’s game? Be sure and let us know who you’re picking and why.

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