Overview
- Vrabel’s first game in Tennessee since his 2023 firing comes in Week 7 on Oct. 19 at Nissan Stadium, with sportsbooks listing New England as roughly a 6.5-point favorite.
- New England is 4-2 with a three-game winning streak, most recently beating the Saints 25-19 as rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns.
- Vrabel acknowledged the trip will "feel different" but said it "can't be different" for how the Patriots prepare and game-plan.
- Tennessee is 1-5 after a 3-14 season in 2024 and is 4-19 under Vrabel’s successor Brian Callahan.
- The matchup features several familiar faces as ex-Titans defenders Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, and Jack Gibbens now play for New England, while receiver Stefon Diggs has recently emerged with consecutive 100-yard games.