Rob Gronkowski, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with guard Tre' Jackson, 63, and wide receiver Danny Amendola. The Associated Press

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Tennessee's Avery Williamson in the first half Sunday. The Associated

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back Brandon Bolden in the first half Sunday. The Associated Press

Tom Brady hands off to running back Brandon Bolden in the first half of Sunday. The Associared Press

Patriots mascot Pat Patriot wears a Christmas outfit before Sunday's game. The Associated Press

Patriots defensive tackle Akiem Hicks celebrates after recovering a loose ball for a touchdown after it was stripped from Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota in the first half Sunday. The Associated Press

Titans QB Marcus Mariota and Patriots defensive tackle Akiem Hicks chase a loose ball. Hicks recovered for a touchdown. The Associated Press

Tom Brady passes against pressure from Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo in the first half Sunday. The Associated Press

Titans receiver Dorial Green-Beckham catches a pass in front of Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan in the first half Sunday. The Associated Press

Titans tight end Delanie Walker catches a touchdown pass over Patriots safety Malcolm Butler in the second half Sunday. The Associated Press

Patriots linebacker Geneo Grissom sacks Titans QB Zach Mettenberger in Sunday's game. The Associated Press

Patriots running back James White runs from Titans linebacker David Bass in Sunday's game. The Associated Press

Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola runs from Tennessee Titans linebacker Steven Johnson in Sunday's game. The Associated Press

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker catches a touchdown pass over New England Patriots safety Malcolm Butler in Sunday's game. The Associated Press