On Sunday, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returned home for his first start at Gillette Stadium in 2016 and the Patriots Nation faithful made sure to let him know how much they appreciated him before kickoff.
Tom Brady intro on video board pic.twitter.com/TTR98T7H3U
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) October 16, 2016
Quite the return for Tom Brady in intros. Crowd is jacked!!! pic.twitter.com/qUCWNQSG0J
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) October 16, 2016
A few old friends made an appearance on the field pregame.
Couple Patriots Hall of Famers yukking it up pregame. pic.twitter.com/PjvP3odJda
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) October 16, 2016
Following kickoff, Brady was serenaded.
Before first offensive snap, chants of "Brady! Brady! Brady!" Brady asks crowd to quiet and it goes silent.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 16, 2016
Just before the end of the first quarter, fans pulled off this wonderful card stunt for breast cancer awareness month.
Card stunt at Gillette Stadium. Well done @Patriots pic.twitter.com/DvcqEGzt8P
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) October 16, 2016
After getting off to a rather slow start against the Bengals defense, Tom Brady engineered an efficient two minute drill just before halftime to give the Patriots a 10-7 lead.
.@SweetFeet_White finds the end zone! #CINvsNE https://t.co/uk939nAFnt
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 16, 2016
Heading into the second half, former Patriot wide receiver Brandon LaFell helped the Bengals jump back in front.
#ICYMI: The @Bengals are roaring in Foxborough! @andydalton14 finds Brandon LaFell in the end zone! #CINvsNE https://t.co/ZFCyRHgXDM
— NFL Canada (@NFLCanada) October 16, 2016
It was a trend for the majority of the afternoon, the Patriots third down defense continued to struggle.
Bengals came in near bottom of league on 3rd down Off, but they are 5 of 8 today against Patriots weakness.
— Andy Hart (@JumboHart) October 16, 2016
Stephen Gostkowski’s problems continued following a missed extra point.
Gostkowski hooks PAT. He's missed four kicks this year. The funk is actual
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) October 16, 2016
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Trailing 14-12 late in the third quarter, tight end Rob Gronkowski found the end zone for the first time in 2016.
The first #GronkSpike of the season! #CINvsNE https://t.co/i2sXGGznUv
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 16, 2016
A look at Rob Gronkowski's FIRST of many touchdown football spikes this year. #Patriots https://t.co/ZDzAg8ghkL
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 16, 2016
Running back James White had a big afternoon, snatching his second touchdown of the game and Tom Brady’s third touchdown pass.
James White with TD #2! Brady's 3rd. pic.twitter.com/5KUeGAbl01
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) October 16, 2016
Brady was praising James White and goes "He went to Wisconsin. That's the only thing bad about him."
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) October 16, 2016
With the Patriots leading 25-17 with 11 minutes to go in the game, controversy erupted following this Vontaze Burfict low hit at Martellus Bennett’s knees that appeared to be a “cheap shot” to many observers.
Vontaze Burfict going low on Bennett. Seemed unnecessary but what do I know. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/4DWnqa76TD
— Will D. (@WAD1980) October 16, 2016
NFL reviewing Vontze Burfict low hit on Martellus Bennett, as is customary. A player's history can factor in to potential discipline.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 17, 2016
Following the incident, some chirping began between Gronkowski, Burfict, and corner Adam Jones.
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Gronkowski ultimately received a taunting penalty, but got the last laugh after having a career best 162 yards receiving with his seven catches.
Taunting would have been a #gronkspike at the #cincy bench #pats
— Dan Koppen (@koppen67) October 16, 2016
Following a Dalton sack, Hightower showed off his air guitar skills.
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With 1:55 to go in the game, LeGarrette Blount iced the game with a score putting the Patriots ahead 34-17 and Gronkowski doing a little disco celebration.
Mood…#CINvsNE https://t.co/HBmfSkSpy3
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) October 16, 2016
With the win, the Patriots moved to 5-1 on the season as they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers next Sunday.
Tom Brady through 2 games played this season: 57-of-75 (76%), 782 yards, 6 TD, 0 INT.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 16, 2016
Andy Dalton and Tom Brady have the same amount of TD passes this season.
— The Morning Jab (@MorningJab) October 16, 2016
5-1 @Patriots. Gut gemacht Jungs.
— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) October 16, 2016
there we go boys #patswin ?? pic.twitter.com/vKbSiFmAor
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 16, 2016
Great win Soldiers #PatsMagic
— Justin Coleman (@JustinColeman27) October 16, 2016
Tom Brady shares an embrace with Brandon LaFell after the Patriots' 35-17 win (via @usatsimg). pic.twitter.com/4su7S5ZZpu
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) October 16, 2016
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After hearing Coach Belichick's supportive words for our injured officers, it was great to see @Patriots beat the @Bengals!!! #ThanksCoach pic.twitter.com/VdBSV3obV7
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) October 16, 2016
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