Best Of Social Media: Week 6 Patriots vs Jets

Heading into week 6 versus the rival New York Jets, the New England Patriots were seeking to take sole possession of first place in the AFC East for the first time in 2017.

In the first quarter, the Patriots got off to a terrible start as Jets quarterback Josh McCown attacked the secondary early, leading to the first score of the game.

The set-up… pic.twitter.com/wl4aZ4nzQp

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 15, 2017

…the points! #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/9dldRKJL0U

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 15, 2017

hdsportsclips: Gillislee fumble CBS NFL Football: New England Patriots at New York Jets https://t.co/lTNEqlDXGU pic.twitter.com/4J01Qf9PA1

— FanSportsClips (@FanSportsClips) October 15, 2017

The Patriots offense couldn’t get much going, and the Jets capitalized again to open the second, jumping out to a surprising 14-0 lead.

KERLEYYYYYYYYYYYY

TOUCHDOWN, #Jets! #NEvsNYJ pic.twitter.com/SYTL2MuMTr

— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 15, 2017

Jets go up by 14 on the Patriots.
Pats fans everywhere rn. pic.twitter.com/njFwLnW7lB

— The Ringer (@ringer) October 15, 2017

Jets lead Patriots 14-0 after Josh McCown's 2nd pass TD

This is the 1st time NE has trailed by 14+ in the 1st half since Week 4, 2014 at KC

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) October 15, 2017

The Jets have a 14-point lead in the 1st half vs the Patriots for the 1st time since Week 11, 2008.

This is their 17th meeting since.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 15, 2017

RT nicolecyang: A look at New England's first four possessions against the Jets: punt, fumble, punt, TD https://t.co/o37vbOB0j9

— 1975patriots (@1975Patriots) October 15, 2017

Desperately needing to get something going, the Patriots responded just before halftime with two quick touchdown drives in the final five minutes.

https://twitter.com/patriots/status/920092632885243904

Two series after Mike Gillislee’s fumble, Dion Lewis got his first goal-line carry ever with the Patriots and scored a TD.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 15, 2017

There have been 19 offensive snaps for the Patriots since Mike Gillislee's lost fumble. Gillislee hasn't been on the field for any of them.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 15, 2017

Patriots riding with Dion Lewis today, which is due in part to Mike Gillislee's lost fumble. Gillislee hasn't played since fumble (34 snaps)

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 15, 2017

This Malcolm Butler interception then setup the Patriots game tying possession.

https://twitter.com/caseybake16/status/919632084280512512

Malcolm Butler INTERCEPTION. #Patriots … 13 turnovers for the #Jets their last 14 games.

— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) October 15, 2017

Malcolm Butler's interception gives #Patriots ball on 37 with :25 to go. Two timeouts.

— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) October 15, 2017

Brandon Cooks from DEEP.

https://twitter.com/patriots/status/919635824538292224

Tie Game. Cue the Gronk Spike.

https://twitter.com/patriots/status/919636937941516289

Despite an ugly start, the Patriots clawed their way back to draw even at 14 going into halftime.

As poorly as Patriots have played, it's a 14-14 game at halftime. Not used to seeing these types of mistakes. But team fighting through it.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 15, 2017

Patriots go 63 yards in 6 plays in just 26 seconds. Game tied 14-14 heading into halftime. Huge score by the Pats. Get the ball to start 3Q

— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) October 15, 2017

Getting the ball to open the third quarter, the Patriots capitalized as Rob Gronkowski found the end zone for a second time and their first lead of the game.

https://twitter.com/bingesports/status/919653012456509443

https://twitter.com/patriots/status/919660902462382081

A Devin McCourty interception helped setup a Stephen Gostkowski field goal as all of sudden the Patriots found themselves with 24 unanswered points and a ten point lead at 24-14 at the start of the fourth quarter.

Josh McCown pass is picked off by Devin McCourty! Patriots lead the Jets 21-14. #NFLKnights (@McCourtyTwins) pic.twitter.com/atZ4LhwjwV

— Rutgers Football (@RFootball) October 15, 2017

Needing to regain control of the game, it appeared the Jets were going to cut the deficit to three following a touchdown pass from McCown to Austin Seferian-Jenkins but it was ruled upon review that he fumbled the ball in the end zone resulting in a touchback and the Patriots ball.

Controversy ensued.

Jets TD reversed to a touchback after this is ruled a fumble out of the end zone. What a weird play pic.twitter.com/6nyHgbNCq3

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 15, 2017

According to CBS announcer Ian Eagle, “It was a fumble because he landed out of bounds without complete control of the football.”

https://twitter.com/gravediggerlive/status/919876021616365568

https://twitter.com/gettysport/status/919673560100212736

Austin Seferian-Jenkins post-fumble is the new surprised Bruce Arians meme. pic.twitter.com/JAwQu5MhLk

— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) October 16, 2017

Why was that Jets touchdown overturned? Here was referee Tony Corrente's explanation: pic.twitter.com/CYtyw1mjBb

— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) October 15, 2017

The Jets would only be able to muster a field goal towards as the Patriots defense finished the game off leading to a 24-17 victory.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BaSCTsmBOPd/?taken-by=tombrady

Most regular season wins by a starting QB.
Most postseason wins by a starting QB.
Most overall wins by a starting QB. pic.twitter.com/jkmkkeeKfl

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 15, 2017

Tom Brady has as many wins as the entire Jets franchise…since 1989 pic.twitter.com/C47I17NIKz

— SB Nation GIF (@SBNationGIF) October 15, 2017

Tom Brady leans in for the bro hug. Bill Belichick is not about that life. pic.twitter.com/iwQB6pD1VN

— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) October 18, 2017

Celebrating win No. 4.

Inside the #Patriots locker room after Sunday's game: pic.twitter.com/IknEciMNvr

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 17, 2017