Best of Social Media: Week 13 Rams vs Patriots

Heading into their Week 13 match up with the Los Angeles Rams, the New England Patriots were seeking their 14th consecutive 10-win season and one step closer to locking up another AFC East title.

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The Patriots received the ball first to open up the game, and not even four minutes into the first quarter they jumped out to an early 7-0 lead following LeGarrette Blount’s longest run of the season, on fourth down no less.

Bounce it outside.
Shake a DB real quick.
Touchdown, @LG_Blount!#Patriots #LAvsNE https://t.co/jrGAn4ohHW

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 4, 2016

That's a 43-yard rushing TD for Blount for those of you just settling into your seats. #Patriots

— Steve Buckley (@BuckinBoston) December 4, 2016

That is Blount's 13th touchdown run this season (leads the league) in 13 games. #LAvsNE

— Doug Moore (@DMooreNFL) December 4, 2016

With 13 rushing touchdowns this year, LeGarrette Blount is ONE score shy of Curtis Martin's #Patriots record (accomplished in '95 & '96).

— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) December 5, 2016

For the first time since October 23rd, the Patriots finally recorded an interception, and who better to do it than Malcolm Butler?

(Courtesy @PatsPropaganda)

First interception for the Patriots since the first drive against the Steelers on Oct. 23.

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) December 4, 2016

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After one quarter of play, the Patriots still lead 7-0.

The Patriots had the ball to open the second quarter, and Brady drove the Patriots down inside the Rams 20 yard line setting up this beautiful tip-toe touchdown by Chris Hogan.

"Brady…end zone…Hogan…WHAT A CATCH!" https://t.co/ApQN3soHLt

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 4, 2016

Chris Hogan's third touchdown catch of the season. Set his career-high of four with Bills in 2014.

— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) December 4, 2016

The Patriots defense smothered Rams rookie quarterback Jared Goff as cornerback Logan Ryan recorded his first sack since 2013.

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Logan Ryan went to Jared.

Get it?

Don't @ me.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 4, 2016

Another week of questionable NFL officiating following this controversial facemask non-call.

I don't know. Looked like a late facemask to me. https://t.co/lUcb0gmvV4

— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 4, 2016

Gillette's video boards have shown Trumaine Johnson throwing an open palm into Blount's facemask after fourth down.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 4, 2016

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FOX Cameras captured this Matt Patricia twin in the Gillette Stadium stands.

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Kicker Stephen Gostkowski would tack on a 28-yard field goal and the Patriots went into halftime with a 17-0 lead.

First half passer ratings:
Tom Brady: 103.0
Jared Goff: 7.0

— Michael Berger (@MichaelSBerger) December 4, 2016

In honor of the Patriots 15th anniversary of the 2001 Super Bowl XXXVI championship, members of the team returned to Foxboro for a special halftime ceremony.

Super Bowl 36 Champs ready to make an entrance! pic.twitter.com/IqXXFUBOmS

— Troy Brown (@RealTroyBrown80) December 4, 2016

Choosing to be introduced as team, here are the 2001 Super Bowl Champion New England #Patriots. pic.twitter.com/G9ElXQgPay

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 4, 2016

The 2001 @Patriots return home to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Super Bowl XXXVI Championship. pic.twitter.com/QG1tD6FYrc

— The Hall presented by RTX (@TheHall) December 4, 2016

Super Bowl XXXVI banner in the stands pic.twitter.com/MSUXpon8qc

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) December 4, 2016

https://twitter.com/Andruzzi63/status/805498364464889856

THE CHAMPS ARE HERE!!! #LetsGoPats #WIGGSOUT @patriots!!! pic.twitter.com/JrjYVxQEUS

— jermaine wiggins (@jwiggs85) December 5, 2016

Troy Brown took to the podium and delivered a heartfelt statement for the ages, echoing Red Sox legend David Ortiz’s famous marathon speech.

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@RealTroyBrown80 getting em fired up at #gillettestadium @Patriots pic.twitter.com/6bq84GaoMJ

— Drew Bledsoe (@DrewBledsoe) December 4, 2016

Troy Brown, speaking to #Patriots fans, just had his (expletive) David Ortiz moment.

— Steve Buckley (@BuckinBoston) December 4, 2016

Bruschi getting 'em going! pic.twitter.com/qAh2bMEq0S

— Drew Bledsoe (@DrewBledsoe) December 4, 2016

Here's an up-close of @RealTroyBrown80 knockin' it outa the park @GilletteStadium yesterday, then Bru bringin' it home. #AwwwwYeah #Patriots pic.twitter.com/2o0Zjwq9hR

— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) December 5, 2016

You can checkout the full halftime ceremony at this link HERE on the Patriots website.

With the second half underway, the game didn’t get any easier for Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. Seeking to challenge a catch, he struggled to find his red flag buried within his coat.

Jeff Fisher had no idea where his challenge flag was. Almost launched a piece of paper from his pocket onto the field.

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) December 4, 2016

Nice job by Patriots PA, playing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for" during instant replay review

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) December 4, 2016

See if you can spot the losingest coach in NFL history hidden in this picture pic.twitter.com/RczpBLX9qW

— Jerry Thornton (@jerrythornton1) December 4, 2016

"I am literally bulletproof they will never fire me lol." pic.twitter.com/MWaxKOia4s

— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 4, 2016

Eric Dickerson has Jeff Fisher's challenge flag at home like pic.twitter.com/qm6Hr6wcDt

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 4, 2016

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Fisher would ultimately win the challenge, but it would only lead to a field goal. Rams still trailed 17-3.

The Patriots would get the ball back, and “Minitron” Julian Edelman hauled in this 32 yard pass from Brady following an incredible dodge of the pass rush.

TB12 avoids the pass rush. JE11 makes the catch. #LAvsNE https://t.co/QfouEaY1gF

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 4, 2016

Edelman takes hit after picking up the first and comes up yelling "I love that s***!!!" Classic Minitron

— Jerry Thornton (@jerrythornton1) December 4, 2016

The Rams have 92 total yards. Julian Edelman has 95 receiving yards.

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) December 4, 2016

It was a long afternoon for the Rams.

Through three quarters of football, the Los Angeles Rams have:

6 punts
2 turnovers
92 yards
4 penalties
1 lost challenge flag
3 points

— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 4, 2016

In the fourth quarter the Patriots were unable to find the end zone, but kicker Stephen Gostkowski had a terrific performance making all four field goal attempts, three of them from over 45 yards.

Stephen Gostkowski 4/4 on field goals today. First time he's made 4+ FGs without missing since Week 2, 2015. Has to feel good #Patriots

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) December 5, 2016

The Rams would tack on a garbage time touchdown with under four minutes to play but the Patriots would walk away with their tenth win of the season by a final score of 26-10.

The #Patriots have reached at least 10 regular season wins in 14 straight seasons, joining SF (16) as the only teams to accomplish the feat.

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 5, 2016

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Career victory number 201 for quarterback Tom Brady, the most all-time.

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TB12. #Patriots https://t.co/rEzR9Xr9rB

— NFL (@NFL) December 5, 2016

Better picture of the Tom Brady signs in the Optum end zone club. (@USATODAYsports) pic.twitter.com/7o7psMmie6

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) December 4, 2016

Tom Brady has 201 career victories, more than anyone in the history of the earth.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) December 4, 2016

201 wins for TB12!!!! Most wins for any Quarterback. Congrats my friend!!!#GOAT

— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) December 4, 2016

201 is an incredible achievement fitting of the GOAT. He treats 201 just as if it was win #1. Greatness is a pursuit, not a destination. pic.twitter.com/6UULH32xgu

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 4, 2016

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