Best of Social Media: Week 5 Patriots vs Browns
Thomas J. Russo - USA TODAY Sports
When the New England Patriots arrived in Cleveland for Week 5 of the regular season, it marked not only the return of quarterback and leader Tom Brady, but a homecoming of sorts for wide receiver and Kent State University graduate Julian Edelman.
After going 3-1 without Brady, the Patriots were looking to get back on track with a win against the win-less Browns.
Being back in Ohio brings back a bunch of great memories. Learned a lot about life and met some great people here. #goflsshes #businesstrip
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 8, 2016
He's in the building. pic.twitter.com/o1HbE6ZuYT
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 9, 2016
Defensive end Jabaal Sheard chose an interesting way to wear a Brady jersey.
Arriving in style today was @jabaalsheard #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/cWIq8w4moB
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) October 9, 2016
The center of the sports universe today pic.twitter.com/OY7dUxvaxF
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 9, 2016
His brother and law, and former Red Sox Kevin Youkilis tweeted out his support before the game.
So proud of this man for all he has gone through and still personifies class. #TB12 #HesBack pic.twitter.com/a5QiAAalxF
— Kevin Youkilis (@KYouk_2036) October 9, 2016
Tom Brady got his game face on https://t.co/SBQuHGjxZ8
— Tom Brady's Ego (@TomBradysEgo) October 9, 2016
What became noticeable right away was the enormous support of Patriots Nation on the road in attendance.
Brady chant before the #Patriots take the field for #NEvsCLE. #PatriotsNation https://t.co/KQgLJSPG2B
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 9, 2016
The Brady family was ready to go.
Brady to Gronk is back!
NOPE.
You're just not gonna stop GRONK. #NEvsCLE https://t.co/lKcSRK5hCo
— NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2016
Yeah, Brady’s first drive showed little rust.
#TB12’s first drive of 2016? It ended with a touchdown! #NEvsCLE https://t.co/m9ZkTjXXcf
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) October 9, 2016
Martellus Bennett was walking all over the Browns defense on Sunday, a career high three touchdown receptions.
Tom Brady to @MartysaurusRex…
And he WALKS into the end zone! #NEvsCLE https://t.co/b2kIYsqh0l
— NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2016
But the spikes could use a little work.
Not the best touchdown spike by Marty Bennett… pic.twitter.com/MyiKOEBvX3
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 9, 2016
Dont’a Hightower sent Browns rookie Quarterback Cody Kessler into last week, he would leave the game following this safety.
Cleveland Browns Third String QB Cody Kessler Leaves Game With Injury After Taking Big Hit From Pats Dont’a Hightower pic.twitter.com/3tVbPymEBS
— SportsCast (@SportsCast_THN) October 9, 2016
Poor…poor Browns.
The Cleveland Browns QB situation summed up in 3 tweets. pic.twitter.com/MCVQ4kZCvg
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 9, 2016
Enter, Clipboard Jesus!
Charlie Whitehurst now in at QB for Browns.
The Browns have now used 5 QBs in the first 5 weeks of the season.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 9, 2016
Double team Gronk, no problem.
Brady to Bennett for six AGAIN, and the Patriots are already making this one ugly three minutes into the second quarter, up 23-7.
— SI NFL (@si_nfl) October 9, 2016
Probably for the best.
Bennett didn't try a second Gronk Spike.
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) October 9, 2016
“They just aren’t good anymore.”
Beautiful throw.
Beautiful catch.Tom Brady finds Chris Hogan for a 43-yard gain. #NEvsCLE https://t.co/k7vUsBG7rf
— NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2016
Tom Brady playing catch right now. WR Chris Hogan beats Joe Haden for 63 yards up the far sideline #Patriots
— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) October 9, 2016
Tom Brady has completed passes to SEVEN different receivers in the first-half of his first game back. Wes Welker could see a ball today.
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 9, 2016
.@Patriots Somebody looks FRESH and PISSED! #TB12 #TB12IsBack
— Lawyer Milloy (@LawyerMilloy) October 9, 2016
Despite the Patriots rolling right along into a halftime, kicker Stephen Gostkowski continued to battle a case of the shank, causing more panic something is wrong.
#Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski now has 3 misses in 2016. He missed that many all of last season.
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) October 9, 2016
Third missed field goal in four games for Stephen Gostkowski. This is becoming a problem.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) October 9, 2016
FLEX ON EM!
BRADY FLEX pic.twitter.com/T3GJ6JxDoE
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 9, 2016
The best part is Tom Brady was SURROUNDED by #Browns players when he struck the pose, too. #Patriots https://t.co/2mDefzvjQJ
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 9, 2016
Martellus Bennett won people a lot of fantasy football games.
Brady to Bennett, Part III. #NEvsCLE https://t.co/rXLN6Fhrj4
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 9, 2016
Now that’s a legal victory.
The verdict is in: in the two regular season games that followed a court decision involving Tom Brady, he threw 694 yards, 8 TDs and 0 INTs.
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) October 9, 2016
It was safe to say Brady had an immediate impact on the season.
In 2.5 games Jacoby Brissett had 400 passing yards.
In 1.5 games Jimmy Garoppolo had 496 passing yards
Brady has 406 passing yards today.
— #OnToCincinnati 4-1 (@PatriotsFans1) October 9, 2016
Gillette Stadium Great Lakes.
While leaving the field, Tom Brady received a standing ovation from the fans…in Cleveland. pic.twitter.com/9n7QBSlKFy
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) October 9, 2016
Cleveland and Patriots fans applauding Tom Brady for his performance. https://t.co/JCUz00scV5
— Eric Lemón (@EricLeemon) October 9, 2016
With the 33-13 victory the Patriots move to 4-1 on the season and return home to play the Cincinnati Bengals at 1pm on Sunday, take it away TB Times.
Tom Brady waving to #Patriots fans after the game #WBZ pic.twitter.com/ou6vDKX9el
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) October 9, 2016
One more shot of Tom Brady running off the field in triumph in Cleveland #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/EYomIH3fxh
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) October 10, 2016
welcome back #patriots pic.twitter.com/yZ6ErUgIXL
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 9, 2016
Great team win!! pic.twitter.com/5bXnUQSHbp
— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) October 9, 2016
Solid win today!! Felt great to be back to normal form! #pats #W #tightends
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) October 10, 2016
Good game today, men! Welcome back, Tom
— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) October 9, 2016
Tom Brady on #Patriots fans supporting him today and throughout the DeflateGate process . #WelcomeBackTomBrady pic.twitter.com/gdi6XmcTZo
— FOX25 Sports (@FOX25Sports) October 9, 2016
Following the game, head coach Bill Belichick had the team buses stop in front of the statue of Jim Brown to pay tribute and appreciation to the Hall of Famer. When asked about the stop, Belichick had this to say during his monday morning conference call;
“That statue was recently put there, it’s kind of remarkable that it hadn’t happened sooner, but regardless I’m not sure how many of our players really understand or appreciate what he meant to the game and what he has meant to the game through his continued involvement,” Belichick then said, “That’s why we did it and I’m glad they appreciated it. Hopefully that’s something as part of their football career will be one small memory, is just the recognition of a great player and a great person and somebody who’s really made the game better for all of us.”
Paying homage to one of the GOATs w @RobGronkowski and @jabaalsheard !
Great TEAM win! pic.twitter.com/krAqnrEpNU— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) October 9, 2016
Jim* Brown https://t.co/lPhv51jzn7
— Marc Bertrand (@Marc_Bertrand) October 9, 2016
Today was Bill Belichick's 227th career regular season victory, moving him ahead of Curly Lambeau for fourth-most in NFL history
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 9, 2016
Posted Under: Patriots Commentary
Tags: Chris Hogan Chris Long Jabaal Sheard Julian Edelman Lawyer Milloy Martellus Bennett Rob Gronkowski Sebastian Vollmer Stephen Gostkowski
