Best of Social Media Week 8: Patriots vs Bills
Kevin Hoffman - USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots headed into their Week 8 showdown with the rival Buffalo Bills seeking revenge after getting shutout at home in a 16-0 loss just four weeks prior.
Before kickoff, “Bills Mafia” brought their “A game” with some ruthless Halloween themed signs for the Patriots.
Sign Of The Day: Bills fan has a Halloween message for Tom Brady & The Patriots pic.twitter.com/7n2YYSt3IA
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/buffalobills/status/792767458931314688
The Bills showed some chirpiness pregame, but the Patriots held their ground, pleasing the “hooded one.”
Bills head to locker room through back of Pats end zone. Dareus & Duke Williams were chirping. No response from Pats pic.twitter.com/ioEpZ1PpeG
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 30, 2016
This may just be the best picture I've ever taken. Bill Belichick, everyone. pic.twitter.com/h89ZHCR6QN
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) October 30, 2016
Pregame fight update: Still no pregame fights.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 30, 2016
After allowing a first drive field goal, Tom Brady drove the Patriots down the field as efficient as ever, finding Danny Amendola for a touchdown nine yards out and a lead they would never relinquish.
14 plays, 70 yards, 5 first downs (4-4 on 3rd down) and a TD to a WR on the #Patriots first drive of the game.
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) October 30, 2016
Brady to Danny! #NEvsBUF pic.twitter.com/MFbbDS1cOI
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) October 30, 2016
TB12.
Amendola.
SIX points!#Patriots #NEvsBUF https://t.co/yrE0kmrrAc— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2016
Following a Bills punt, Tom Brady caught the Bills secondary napping, as former Bill Chris Hogan torched cornerback Stephon Gillmore for a 53 yard :”rainbow pass” touchdown. The Brady deep ball is back.
Brady to @ChrisHogan_15 for 53 yards and a touchdown!#NEvsBUF https://t.co/RDIJGDQNrG
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2016
Hi Buffalo. Remember me?
Signed,
Chris Hogan
— Fitzy (@FitzyGFY) October 30, 2016
Unexpected resurgence in beautifully thrown Tom Brady deep balls – might have to give him September off every season.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) October 30, 2016
Tom Brady on third down: 5 of 5 for 96 yards and 2 TDs … conversions of third and 6, 10, 2, 8 and 13 yards.
— Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) October 30, 2016
Tom Brady has now thrown 10 touchdowns, 1,111 yards and 0 INTs since returning from his Defelategate suspension. Ideal Gas Law is smiling.
— Michael McCann (@McCannSportsLaw) October 30, 2016
How ya feelin', Rexy? pic.twitter.com/0og9woStnJ
— Tom Freakin' Brady (@NEPatsFanInCA) October 30, 2016
Patriots 14- Bills 3.
With 6:30 to go in the first half The Bills responded with a Mike Gillislee touchdown run to cut the deficit to 14-10 but left plenty of time on the clock for the Patriots to answer back.
How about Buffalo native Rob Gronkowski?
ANOTHER 53 yard touchdown score, this one for the Patriots team record 69 total touchdowns, surpassing Stanley Morgan.
GRONKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK. #Patriots #NEvsBUF https://t.co/9nWTAk6iTw
— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2016
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) October 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/giseleofficial/status/792793196669665280
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 30, 2016
.@RobGronkowski: the #Patriots new career touchdown leader. pic.twitter.com/heJOf12Ozl
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2016
Stanley Morgan scored 68 touchdowns in 180 games. Rob Gronkowski has scored 69 touchdowns in 86 games.
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 30, 2016
The Gronkowski family celebrate in a way only they could.
The Gronkowski family reaction to his 69th touchdown. LOL pic.twitter.com/uKGKr97x38
— Barstool BGSU (@BarstoolBG) October 30, 2016
Just before halftime, kicker Stephen Gostkowski gained a much needed confidence booster following this booming 51 yard field goal to put the Patriots ahead 24-10 at the break.
It's GOOD! pic.twitter.com/DHbgWlmQNa
— Patriots Militia (@PatsMilitia) October 30, 2016
After the game, Belichick was highly complementary of his kicker.
#Patriots 5th Quarter: No kicker Bill Belichick would rather send out there than Stephen Gostkowski #WBZ pic.twitter.com/jnTrAW1Rnr
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) October 30, 2016
Tom Brady Halftime #s
Total: 14/21 (67%) 209yds 3TDsBy Down:
1st: 2/6 (33%) 9yds
2nd: 6/9 (67%) 89yds 1TD
3rd: 6/6 (100%) 111yds 2TDs— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) October 30, 2016
The Patriots recieved the ball for the second half and Tom Brady kept the foot on the gas, leading to Julian Edelman’s first touchdown pass of the 2016 season. 31-10 Patriots.
Incredelman. https://t.co/hi3EBlrmSf
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 31, 2016
Tom Brady vs Bills defense https://t.co/hABQHB7oJe
— Tom Brady's Ego (@TomBradysEgo) October 30, 2016
31 minutes played
31 points scored pic.twitter.com/1g50sukO4S— Fitzy (@FitzyGFY) October 30, 2016
The Bills would tack on a touchdown score following a 26 yard run up the middle to make it 31-17 Patriots with 7:57 to go in the third quarter but “Clydesdale Tom” would not be denied, proving to the doubters that Momma Brady knows best and he can run too.
The Clydesdale. #NEvsBUF https://t.co/rEVuRl1GXr
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2016
The run would set up a LeGarette Blount touchdown score, his ninth of 2016 and all but iced the game for the Patriots. Another Gostkowski field goal raised the lead to 41-17
2016 Season
Tom Brady vs. Jimmy G/Brissett (4 Games each) pic.twitter.com/xT4QoASHGO— Mike Loyko (@NEPD_Loyko) October 30, 2016
The Bills would tack on a garbage time touchdown late in the fourth quarter but that would be it as the Patriots walked out of Buffalo with a 41-25 victory and a commanding three game lead in the AFC East going into their bye week.
Through four games following suspension, Brady’s stat line shows 1,319 passing yards, 12 Touchdowns to zero interceptions. Now read all about it in this weeks “TB Times.”
Way to execute boys #bigwin pic.twitter.com/7uy4ceqe2g
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) October 30, 2016
Letsss goooo!! Good win boys #pats
— Chris Hogan (@ChrisHogan_15) October 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/zeus30hightower/status/792850393986281472
https://twitter.com/Mac_BZ/status/792894062923747328
https://twitter.com/rcolvin3/status/792821451321663489
Posted Under: Patriots Commentary
Tags: Bill Belichick Chris Hogan Chris Long Danny Amendola Dont'a Hightower Julian Edelman LeGarrette Blount Martellus Bennett Rob Gronkowski Rob Ninkovich Stephen Gostkowski Tom Brady
