The New England Patriots followed a familiar script in their 31-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

It’s just a script that we hadn’t seen for awhile…

New England turned back the clock by taking advantage of mistakes, correcting a few persisting problems and well… looking like the team we used to watch on a weekly basis — helping head coach Mike Vrabel make a statement in his return to Nashville, Tenn.

I’ve got your takeaways:

ESTABLISH(ED) THE RUN

Rhamondre Stevenson has received plenty of deserved criticism this season, whether it be for his lack of ball security or his inability to pace what was expected to be an impactful rushing attack — but things seemed to turn around on Sunday.

The Patriots didn’t necessarily give him a choice.

Stevenson finished with 88 yards on

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