New England Patriots Fall to Tennessee Titans in Overtime Thriller

The New England Patriots suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Tennessee Titans in their Week 9 matchup, with the game ending in overtime. The final score was 20-17 in favor of the Titans.

The game was closely contested, with both teams trading scores throughout the four quarters. The Patriots, led by rookie quarterback Drake Maye who returned from a concussion, managed to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Maye connected with Rhamondre Stevenson for a 5-yard touchdown pass, and Joey Slye made the extra point to tie the game at 17-17 with just seconds left in regulation.

In overtime, the Titans secured the win after the Patriots failed to score. Mason Rudolph and the Titans offense capitalized on their possession, leading to the decisive points that sealed the victory for Tennessee.

This loss is significant for the Patriots, as it impacts their draft position for the 2025 NFL Draft. The Patriots and Titans are both in the running for high draft picks, with the Titans currently holding the No. 2 pick and the Patriots at No. 3 overall.