
Photos: Scenes from the season opener

The Patriots enjoyed a relatively easy win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
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Tom Brady completed 23 of 31 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions.
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Tom Brady, right, congratulated members of the defense after a stop in the fourth quarter.
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Brady was sacked for a loss on this play.
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New England fans showed their support at LP Field in Nashville.
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Brandon Lloyd jumped over a defender during the Patriots' victory.
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Tom Brady surveyed the Titans’ defense in the first half.
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Aaron Hernandez ran into the end zone for the first Patriots touchdown in the first quarter.
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Hernandez took a bow after his score.
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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley gained more than 100 yards on the ground.
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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones forced a fumble by Titans quarterback Jake Locker, recovered by the Patriots for a touchdown.
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Rob Gronkowski ran downfield after a catch.
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