While Thursday nights outcome wasn’t what Patriots fans had hoped for, the opening night pregame ceremony was still a sight to behold as it finally closed the book on the teams 2016 championship season.
Some of the best sights and sounds from the pregame atmosphere can be seen below, beginning with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s brief appearance on the field, and the crowd response.
Pats fans showing some love only the way Pats fans can #WBZ pic.twitter.com/2ZLWYe9hbH
— Levan Reid (@LevanReid) September 7, 2017
Roger Goodell https://t.co/JDftYJBW2P
— Russ Goldman (@Russ_Goldman) September 7, 2017
Now some loud "ROG-ER! ROG-ER!" Chants from the crowd.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) September 7, 2017
Goodell coming onto the field pic.twitter.com/xfXZ19bpbf
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) September 7, 2017
When you pretend like you don't hear those people talking about you…but you hear them still pic.twitter.com/R9MFhM3c9E
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) September 8, 2017
Here is Roger … Here is Roger … Here is Roger … pic.twitter.com/ejJlUaZDsj
— Steve Buckley (@BuckinBoston) September 7, 2017
And…he's here!! pic.twitter.com/oMEaYcbBLa
— Mike Thomas (@mikethomasmt8) September 7, 2017
https://twitter.com/ThePatriotWay/status/905937695683346433
Uh oh #operationclownface pic.twitter.com/eEGuYsmcqO
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) September 7, 2017
“Operation Clown Face” dubbed Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy appeared to be a complete success as the clown towels could be seen all around the lower bowl near Goodell.
A buddy comes through with a great shot of Goodell on the field, surrounded by clown towels pic.twitter.com/WYO0EiA26y
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) September 7, 2017
Pats fans were booing so loudly that Dan Patrick thought it was the Chiefs.
It was Roger Goodell. pic.twitter.com/VjjHBWUlVE
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 7, 2017
In an interview with WBZ TV’s Steve Burton following his appearance on field, Goodell was quoted saying ““These fans are passionate, they’re loyal, they love the game and I totally get their reaction, so it’s fun to be here and it’s the kickoff to the season.”
As Goodell walked off, Brady took the field, neither interacted.
Tom Brady has them fired up for Banner No. 5 #PSATIME pic.twitter.com/iJK2G6WvBe
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) September 7, 2017
As for the moment everyone was waiting for, the banner ceremony kicked off with a performance from “Flo Rida” and actor Mark Wahlberg on the microphone introducing Patriots alumni and a current Patriot from five massive on field Lombardi trophies, accompanied by banners.
https://twitter.com/feezy_k/status/905948291703111680
There they are! pic.twitter.com/yuu5dLnL1b
— Mike Lynch (@LynchieWCVB) September 8, 2017
Kevin Faulk, Matt Light, Deion Branch, and Julian Edelman all taking the field with the hardware beside team owner Robert Kraft.
All five banners pic.twitter.com/bLKcdYXIxm
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) September 8, 2017
The ceremony also contained references to the Super Bowl score pre-comeback all throughout Gillette Stadium.
https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/905951867959742464
Banner number five revealed.
Number five. pic.twitter.com/YVYMqeeGyA
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) September 8, 2017
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With the banner officially raised, the New England Patriots can finally fulfill head coach Bill Belichick’s long standing wishes, who continues to be sick of people living in the past during his post game press conference following the disappointing 42-17 loss that put a damper on the festivities.
We’re onto New Orleans.
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