New England Patriots vs Tennessee Titans Match Player Stats (Nov 3, 2024)
Tony Pollard couldn’t practice all week. His ankle kept him sidelined during preparations, yet he carried 28 times for 128 yards as Tennessee beat New England 20-17 in overtime Sunday at Nissan Stadium. Nick Folk’s 25-yard field goal with 2:32 left in the extra period gave Brian Callahan his first home victory as Titans head coach.
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Quick Stats Summary
Final Score: Tennessee 20, New England 17 (OT)
Key Performers: Tony Pollard (128 rush yards), Drake Maye (95 rush yards, 3 turnovers), Amani Hooker (2 INTs)
Attendance: 66,533 at Nissan Stadium
Deciding Play: Hooker’s overtime interception after Tennessee’s 13-play scoring drive
Game-Changing Moments
Opening Statement: Pollard’s 32-yard run on Tennessee’s first drive led to their first opening-drive touchdown since Week 3
Momentum Shift: Arden Key’s strip sack of Maye, recovered by Jeffery Simmons at the 26-yard line, set up Tennessee’s go-ahead TD
Regulation Heroics: Maye’s 11.82-second scramble ending in a 5-yard TD pass to Stevenson with 0:00 on the clock
Game Sealer: Amani Hooker’s overtime interception on New England’s third play ended the contest
Pre-Game Context: AFC Teams with Struggling Offenses
New England entered this Week 9 matchup with the NFL’s 32nd-ranked offense. Tennessee wasn’t much better at 30th. The critical factor would be Tennessee’s league-leading pass defense, allowing just 151.6 yards per game through the air. New England’s 22nd-ranked run defense would face 39 rushing attempts from Tennessee.
The 66,533 fans at Nissan Stadium witnessed Tennessee snap a three-game losing streak through ball control and opportunistic defense, overcoming Drake Maye’s individual heroics in a game that featured two teams desperate for offensive consistency.
Team Statistics: Tennessee’s Control in Week 9
| Category | Patriots | Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 400 |
| Total Plays | 65 | 73 |
| Yards per Play | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| First Downs | 20 | 24 |
| Passing First Downs | 10 | 13 |
| Rushing First Downs | 7 | 9 |
| First Downs by Penalty | 3 | 2 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3/11 (27%) | 7/16 (44%) |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1/1 (100%) | 0/1 (0%) |
| Time of Possession | 29:09 | 38:44 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Penalties | 8 for 58 yards | 10 for 67 yards |
Tennessee’s nearly 39-minute possession advantage forced New England’s defense to defend 73 plays. The third-down disparity proved decisive in this AFC matchup: Tennessee moved the chains on 44% of attempts while New England stalled at 27%, repeatedly returning the ball to Pollard and the Titans offense.
Drake Maye: Historic Production, Costly Mistakes
The rookie quarterback’s Week 9 performance defined New England’s offense:
| Stat Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Completions/Attempts | 29/41 |
| Completion Percentage | 70.7% |
| Passing Yards | 206 |
| Net Passing Yards | 185 |
| Passing Touchdowns | 1 |
| Interceptions | 2 |
| Yards per Attempt | 5.0 |
| Yards per Pass | 4.5 |
| Passer Rating | 69.8 |
| QB Rating | 58.8 |
| Sacks Taken | 4 for 21 yards |
| Fumbles | 2 (1 lost) |
| Rushing Attempts | 8 |
| Rushing Yards | 95 |
| Rushing Average | 11.9 |
| Longest Rush | 26 |
Maye’s 95 rushing yards rank third all-time for a Patriots quarterback in a single game. He produced 86.4% of New England’s entire 110-yard rushing output. Against Tennessee’s top-ranked pass defense, his passing stayed conservative at 5.0 yards per attempt.
The game’s most remarkable play came with zeros on the regulation clock. Maye evaded multiple rushers for 11.82 seconds before connecting with Rhamondre Stevenson for a 5-yard touchdown. According to the game recap, this was the second-longest time to throw on a touchdown pass since 2016.
Three turnovers overshadowed his heroics: interceptions to Amani Hooker in the third quarter and overtime, plus a fumble lost on Arden Key’s fourth-quarter strip sack at the New England 26-yard line.
Rushing Attack: Pollard’s Workhorse Performance
Tennessee’s Ground Dominance
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TDs | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | TEN | 28 | 128 | 4.6 | 0 | 32 |
| Julius Chestnut | TEN | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 12 |
| Mason Rudolph | TEN | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 0 | 13 |
| Tyler Boyd | TEN | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jha’Quan Jackson | TEN | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | -5 |
| Team Total | TEN | 39 | 167 | 4.3 | 0 | 32 |
New England’s Struggles
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Average | TDs | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | NE | 8 | 95 | 11.9 | 0 | 26 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | 10 | 16 | 1.6 | 1 | 5 |
| JaMycal Hasty | NE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | NE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 |
| Team Total | NE | 20 | 110 | 5.5 | 1 | 26 |
Pollard’s 32-yard burst came on Tennessee’s second play from scrimmage, leading to their first opening-drive touchdown since Week 3. His third-quarter 8-yard touchdown run was nullified by Josh Whyle’s holding penalty, forcing Tennessee to settle for Nick Folk’s 21-yard field goal.
Stevenson’s struggles (10 carries, 16 yards) eliminated New England’s traditional ground game. Without Maye’s scrambles, the Patriots managed just 15 rushing yards on 12 designed runs.
Receiving Statistics: Short-Area Passing Dominates
Primary Receivers
| Player | Team | Receptions | Yards | TDs | Targets | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Ridley | TEN | 5 | 73 | 0 | 8 | 25 |
| Hunter Henry | NE | 7 | 56 | 0 | 8 | 13 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | TEN | 5 | 50 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Kendrick Bourne | NE | 4 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | 5 | 38 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Chig Okonkwo | TEN | 3 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 21 |
| DeMario Douglas | NE | 7 | 35 | 0 | 9 | 21 |
| Nick Vannett | TEN | 2 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
Supporting Cast
| Player | Team | Receptions | Yards | TDs | Targets | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Pollard | TEN | 3 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| Kayshon Boutte | NE | 2 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 11 |
| Josh Whyle | TEN | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Antonio Gibson | NE | 1 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Austin Hooper | NE | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Jha’Quan Jackson | TEN | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Jaheim Bell | NE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| JaMycal Hasty | NE | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
| Ja’Lynn Polk | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Team Totals: Patriots 29 receptions for 206 yards, Titans 20 receptions for 240 yards
Nick Vannett caught a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to open the scoring. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine’s 6-yard touchdown reception with 4:27 remaining in regulation gave Tennessee a 17-10 lead. Hunter Henry’s seven catches came primarily on short routes, averaging just 8.0 yards per reception.
Key Defensive Performances (5+ Tackles or Impact Plays)
| Player | Team | Position | Tackles (Solo) | Sacks | TFL | INTs | PD | QB Hits | Impact Play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Gibbens | TEN | LB | 14 (4) | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Team-high tackles |
| Jahlani Tavai | NE | LB | 11 (6) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | End zone INT Q2 |
| Daniel Ekuale | NE | DT | 7 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Run defense |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr. | TEN | CB | 7 (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Coverage |
| Mike Brown | TEN | S | 7 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Run support |
| Christian Elliss | NE | LB | 6 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 defensive snaps |
| Kenneth Murray Jr. | TEN | LB | 6 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Run defense |
| Marte Mapu | NE | LB | 6 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Coverage |
| Dell Pettus | NE | S | 6 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Run support |
| Anfernee Jennings | NE | LB | 5 (4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Edge contain |
| Harold Landry III | TEN | EDGE | 5 (4) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | QB pressure |
| Jeffery Simmons | TEN | DT | 5 (2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Fumble recovery |
| Amani Hooker | TEN | S | 5 (2) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | Game-sealing INT |
| Arden Key | TEN | EDGE | 2 (2) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Strip sack Q4 |
| Deatrich Wise Jr. | NE | DE | 3 (2) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Lone NE sack |
Team Defensive Totals: Patriots 78 tackles (49 solo), Titans 69 tackles (39 solo)
Pass Rush Production: Tennessee 4 sacks for 21 yards, New England 1 sack for 7 yards
QB Hits: Tennessee 9, New England 4
Turnover Impact in This AFC Matchup
| Player | Team | Fumbles | Lost | Recovered | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | NE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 thrown |
| Amani Hooker | TEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 caught |
| Jahlani Tavai | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 caught |
| Mason Rudolph | TEN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 thrown |
| Jha’Quan Jackson | TEN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | TEN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Williams Sr. | TEN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
The turnover margin (3-1 Tennessee) decided this Week 9 contest. Hooker’s first interception came on a deep pass to Kayshon Boutte in the third quarter. His overtime pick on another deep attempt to Boutte sealed Tennessee’s victory after just three New England plays. Rudolph’s lone interception was tipped at the line in the end zone, preventing potential points.
Special Teams: Field Position Battle
Kicking Game in Week 9
| Kicker | Team | FG Made | FG Att | Percentage | Long | XP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | TEN | 2 | 2 | 100% | 25 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Joey Slye | NE | 1 | 2 | 50% | 52 | 2/2 | 5 |
Slye pushed a 56-yard attempt wide right on New England’s opening possession. The miss came after Marcus Jones’s 44-yard punt return set up the Patriots at Tennessee’s 38-yard line. Folk stayed perfect, including his game-winner from 25 yards against his former team.
Punting Excellence
| Punter | Team | Punts | Yards | Average | Long | Inside 20 | Touchbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | TEN | 5 | 233 | 46.6 | 58 | 2 | 1 |
| Bryce Baringer | NE | 4 | 169 | 42.3 | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Return Game Production
| Returner | Team | Type | Returns | Yards | Average | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jones | NE | Punt | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 44 |
| Jha’Quan Jackson | TEN | Punt | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 |
| Jha’Quan Jackson | TEN | Kickoff | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 24 |
Marcus Jones entered Week 9 as the AFC’s leading punt returner. His 44-yard return came on Tennessee’s first punt. His 25-yard return with 1:45 remaining positioned New England at midfield for their game-tying drive.
Quarterback Comparison: Experience vs. Athleticism
Mason Rudolph – Tennessee:
- 20/33 passing (60.6%), 240 yards, 7.3 yards per attempt
- 2 TD passes (9 yards to Vannett, 6 yards to Westbrook-Ikhine)
- 1 INT (tipped at the line in the end zone)
- 90.5 passer rating, 61.0 QBR
- 4 rushes, 19 yards
- 1 fumble (recovered)
- 1 sack taken for 7 yards
Drake Maye – New England:
- 29/41 passing (70.7%), 206 yards, 5.0 yards per attempt
- 1 TD pass (5 yards to Stevenson)
- 2 INTs (both to Hooker)
- 69.8 passer rating, 58.8 QBR
- 8 rushes, 95 yards
- 2 fumbles (1 lost)
- 4 sacks taken for 21 yards
Rudolph’s efficient game management contrasted with Maye’s boom-or-bust approach in this AFC clash.
Red Zone Execution: Efficiency vs. Volume
| Team | Red Zone Trips | Touchdowns | Field Goals | Turnovers | TD Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Titans | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
New England capitalized on limited opportunities: Stevenson’s 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter and his 5-yard reception at regulation’s end. Tennessee reached the red zone five times but settled for field goals twice, including after Pollard’s touchdown was erased by penalty.
Overtime: Tennessee’s Methodical Finish
Tennessee won the coin toss and controlled the extra period. Their 13-play, 72-yard drive consumed 7:28 of overtime’s 10-minute limit. Pollard touched the ball seven times for 36 yards during the possession, consistently gaining yards against a Patriots defense that had already defended 60 plays. The methodical march ended with Folk’s 25-yard field goal.
New England’s overtime possession lasted three plays and 15 seconds:
- Incompletion to Douglas
- Maye 11-yard scramble to the 41
- Hooker’s interception on deep pass intended for Boutte
Game over.
Performance Analysis: Week 9 Grades
New England Patriots:
- Drake Maye (C+): Historic 95 rushing yards (third-most by Patriots QB in franchise history) and 301 total yards show elite athleticism. Three turnovers and poor decision-making in crucial moments negate the positives. Must learn when to take checkdowns.
- Marcus Jones (A): AFC’s leading punt returner delivered when needed. Two returns for 69 yards created New England’s only consistent field position advantages.
- Jahlani Tavai (B+): Led defense with 11 tackles (6 solo) across 68 defensive snaps. Second-quarter end zone interception prevented an early Tennessee touchdown.
- Joey Slye (C): Made 52-yarder but missed 56-yard attempt on opening drive. Three points left on the field in a three-point game.
- Rhamondre Stevenson (C+): Two touchdowns salvage poor rushing performance. His 1.6 yards per carry forced predictable passing situations throughout.
Tennessee Titans:
- Tony Pollard (A): Delivered 128 yards on injured ankle without practicing. Seven overtime carries for 36 yards sealed victory. His 32-yard opening burst set the tone.
- Amani Hooker (A+): Two interceptions, three pass deflections. Both picks came on ill-advised deep shots. His overtime interception ended the game.
- Mason Rudolph (B+): Efficient 90.5 rating with two touchdown passes. Protected the ball and executed the game plan against a desperate opponent.
- Nick Folk (A): Perfect 2/2 on field goals including overtime winner. Revenge game against former team completed.
- Jack Gibbens (B+): Game-high 14 tackles anchored defense through 65 New England offensive plays.
Offensive Line Dominance
According to Pro Football Focus, Tennessee’s offensive line controlled the trenches. Guard Peter Skoronski earned an 86.7 run-blocking grade, consistently creating lanes against New England’s 22nd-ranked run defense. The unit allowed just one sack while opening holes for 167 rushing yards.
The Patriots’ struggles continued from their previous games, particularly in establishing any ground game beyond Maye’s scrambles. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s commitment to Pollard has been evident throughout the season, even when facing loaded boxes.
ESPN’s statistical database shows Tennessee dominated total plays (73-65) and first downs (24-20), controlling the game despite the close score.
Week 9 Statistical Takeaways
Tennessee’s 20-17 overtime victory came through fundamental execution: 38:44 possession time, 73 offensive plays, and a plus-2 turnover margin. Their 44% third-down success rate sustained drives while New England’s 27% conversion rate kept their defense on the field.
Drake Maye’s 95 rushing yards marked the third-highest single-game total by a Patriots quarterback in franchise history. Without a complementary ground game (team total: 15 yards on 12 designed runs), New England became predictable against the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense.
Tony Pollard’s 128-yard performance on an injured ankle epitomized Tennessee’s physical identity. His production came despite New England knowing he would get the ball, particularly during overtime’s game-winning drive. Amani Hooker’s two interceptions punished Maye’s aggressive decision-making.
Both franchises face clear realities from this Week 9 result. New England needs a functional rushing attack beyond quarterback scrambles while teaching their rookie better situational awareness. Tennessee’s formula proved effective: dominate time of possession, trust elite pass defense, and wait for opponents to make mistakes. Between the league’s 30th and 32nd ranked offenses, the team that controlled the trenches and protected the football earned victory in this AFC matchup.
