The Tennessee Titans are a popular pick to pull the upset on Saturday against the New England Patriots and for good reason—they are playing the better football right now. It's going to be a tough battle, but when the clock hits zero the Titans are going to come out on top. Let's breakdown four reasons Tennessee will come away with a victory against the Patriots.

4. Confidence

Remember last season when the Titans beat the Patriots? The teams are different now, but they know they can win this game and the moment isn't too big.

The defense has stepped up big when they need to in games, and the offense is rolling strong. Even if the Patriots jump out to a lead this isn't going to be a team that quits. They shouldn't fall behind in this game, but don't give up on them if it happens.

3. Ryan Tannehill

Who would have thought this offseason the best offseason signing would be Ryan Tannehill? He has revitalized his career and is a dangerous weapon under center for the Titans.

On the season Tannehill has thrown for 2,742 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He is completing 70 percent of his passes and this is going to be a big game.

He has done a good job of not turning the ball, too, and Tannehill is going to sling the ball everywhere.

2. Running Wild

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The Patriots have a good run defense, but Titans running back Derrick Henry is going to put a real strain on it. Henry has rushed 303 times for 1,540 yards and 16 touchdowns. In Week 17 against the Houston Texans, Henry rushed 32 times for 211 yards and three touchdowns.

Henry is going to have a big game and the balanced attack of the Patriots is going to slow down. The Patriots can try to take away the run or take away pass, but they aren't going to be able to do both. This feels like a game where Henry can rush for 150 yards and a couple of scores.

1. Tom Brady

Betting against Tom Brady in the playoffs can be scary, but this year there isn't going to be that flip of the magic switch in the postseason to lead the team to a Super Bowl. All the Patriots needed to do in their last game was to beat the Miami Dolphins to wrap up a first-round bye over the Titans. Brady threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns but he also threw a costly interception that really hurt the team. He also only completed 55 percent of the team.

Everyone thinks Brady is going to turn it around but it hasn't happened yet this season and it won't happen in this game. Brady is going to have a terrible game and many are going to question if it's time for him to hang up the cleats.

Sorry Patriots fans, Brady is going to cost you a chance at the Super Bowl.