Brady did not take the Tennessee Titans seriously—
This is not speculation but a fact.
Under normal circumstances, Brady rarely shows such an attitude; but this season, everything seems to be quietly changing.
Amidst heavy pressure, Brady's mindset inevitably shifted, and he truly did not regard the Tennessee Titans as a threat.
Why?
Firstly, since 2010, the New England Patriots only missed the American League Finals once, which was in the 2017 season when they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.
Secondly, the last time the New England Patriots lost to the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium was back in the distant 1993 when the Titans were still the famous traditional powerhouse, the Houston Oilers. In the following 25 years, the Patriots maintained an undefeated home record against the Titans.
Lastly, judging by this season's data, the New England Patriots have the upper hand over the Tennessee Titans in all aspects:
