New England Patriots: 3 takeaways from disappointing end to season

By Sam Minton | Jan 5, 2020

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Fans of the New England Patriots hold a sign that reads, "Please Stay Tommy" as they take on the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 04: (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

Not so scary defense

The Patriots defense was one of the best in the NFL at one point. They were even giving themselves nicknames.

But on Saturday night the defense needed to stop one player and they couldn’t. Derrick Henry ran all over the Patriots defense.

Before the end of the first half, he had over 100 yards. He was racking up yards like he was a man playing against boys.

Henry finished the night with over 200 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. He single-handedly carried the Titans to a victory.

As the game progressed New England’s defense did improve. They didn’t even allow a point in the 2nd half. But the damage was already done. Tennesse already had done all their scoring.

So the New England Patriots season ended in disappointing fashion. This offseason sure will be interesting to watch as it is bound to be crazy.

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For now at least the Patriots dynasty seems to be over

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