New England Patriots 10 - Tennessee Titans 7
This early-season clash of AFC powerhouses lived up to its billing and then some, with two elite defenses trading haymakers and not letting anyone get into an offensive rhythm. It's not often you see a score this low without a single turnover, but this was just a clinic of defensive discipline, pursuit and tackling on both ends.
The Patriots scored on their first drive with a 13-yard run by Leshoure, which was all of the scoring in the half. The Titans answered with a run by Wells in the 3rd. The Patriots drove to inside the Titans 5 at the 2 minute warning, but the Titans were able to hold strong and force the field goal, though they used all three timeouts in the process. Locker couldn't pick up a 1st on the next series and the Pats were able to kneel it out for their first win of the season.
Colt McCoy was 6 of 10 for 81 yards, 0 TD and 0 INT.
Jake Locker was 11 of 14 for 99 yards, 0 TD and 0 INT.
Cobie Ross had 13 carries for 68 yards, while Leshoure had 6 for 23 and the score. McCoy also had a key 3rd down rush for a 1st.
CJ was 11 of 14 for 54 yards, while Wells had 3 for 10 and the score.
Roddy White caught 2 balls for 31 yards, while newest Patriot Mike Thomas did have one nice 26 yard catch.
Zach Miller lead the Titans with 3 for 36.
Both defenses were great in this one, though there weren't any counting stats to speak of. Cameron Wake had the sole sack of the game.
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gg bseti! Like I said on XBL, that was probably the best defensive duel I've ever had. Definitely one of the most fun games I've played in a while, I love battles of attrition like that where you know it will come down to 1 or 2 plays and you just hope you make them.