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NFL Week 9 Top 5 Takeaways: Patriots @ Titans

Doc discusses his biggest takeaways from the Patriots @ Titans game!

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during the New England Patriots OTA Offseason Workout on May 29, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Drake Maye returned from his concussion and threw for 206 passing yards and a touchdown. His game-tying play at the end of regulation to get the team into overtime was incredible, as he showed off his mobility to find the open receiver in the end zone. Maye added 95 yards rushing, which led the team by close to 80 yards, as Rhamondre Stevenson was only able to muster 16 yards on 10 carries.

Hunter Henry

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 07: Tight end Hunter Henry #85 of the New England Patriots catches a touchdown in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

He led the Patriots with seven receptions for 56 yards. Henry has been the team’s most consistent receiver, as might be expected, as rookie quarterbacks tend to use tight ends as security blankets.

Tony Pollard

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 27: Tony Pollard #20 of the Tennessee Titans plays against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Pollard shocked most observers who expected him to miss this game as he did not practice all week with a foot injury. Pollard ended up with 31 touches, including 28 carries for 128 yards and three receptions for 26 yards. He has been the team’s best player and free agent signing.

Titans QB Situation:

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 31: Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

The Titans are going to really need to think about whether to continue with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback. Rudolph threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another 19 yards. Second-year quarterback Will Levis has shown flashes, but for the most part, he has been inconsistent, especially when he gets pressured by opposing pass rushers. Rudolph looks like the best bet right now if the Titans want to compete this season.

Calvin Ridley

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – AUGUST 10: Calvin Ridley #0 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Nissan Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

He looks like a player that might be worth trading for in fantasy leagues. Ridley had 5 receptions (on eight targets) for 73 yards. Ridley has been a central focus of their passing attack, and now, with DeAndre Hopkins in Kansas City, I would expect that to continue each week.

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