Brady shreds Titans' defense

The New England Patriots moved a step closer to wrapping up the top seed in the AFC with a 33-16 victory over the lowly Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

Quarterback Tom Brady threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns and defensive end Akiem Hicks recovered a fumble and scored New England's first non-offensive touchdown of the season in the first half as the Patriots (12-2) rolled to 346 yards in total offense en route to finishing 7-1 at home.

Brady hit tight end Rob Gronkowski and running back James White with his 34th and 35th touchdown passes of the season - his fourth 35-touchdown season, tying him with Peyton Manning for the all-time record.

Reuters