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Best Of Social Media: Week 11 Patriots vs Raiders

Robert Alvarez
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Nov 23, 2017 at 8:57 pm ET · 2 min read · 1.1k views
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Heading into their matchup in Mexico City with the Oakland Raiders, the Patriots were seeking their eighth win of 2017 and some separation in the AFC East as the final stretch of the season began.

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Video: From open-air press box, that moment when Tom Brady and Brian Hoyer arrive on the field. Fans later chanted, “Brady! Brady! Brady!” pic.twitter.com/sRkiwjR1Ub

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 19, 2017

This is awesome pic.twitter.com/Sbjiv3hZkp

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 19, 2017

In the first quarter the Patriots owned time of possession early, as Dion Lewis found the end zone to put the team up 7-0 after one.

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Quarterback Tom Brady was red hot to open the game, with a perfect 12 for 12 on completions.

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TV STAT: Tom Brady last started a regular season game 12/12 against the Colts back in 2003. He just matched that total with that last completion to Bennett.

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 19, 2017

The defense continued its rebound, as cornerback Duron Harmon kept the Raiders from answering with an interception.

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7-0 Patriots after a quarter.

In the second, Brady continued to attack the Raiders secondary as he connected with Brandin Cooks deep to setup the Patriots second touchdown of the game.

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On third and goal, the usually clutch Danny Amendola came up big again, and it was 14-0 Patriots midway through the second.

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Tony Romo explains Tom Brady's thought process and how he communicates to Danny Amendola before a touchdown pass. https://t.co/UUQOUAbusC

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) November 19, 2017

Just before halftime, it appeared the Raiders were going to get back in the game, but the Patriots defense had other ideas in the red zone.

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Hell of a play defense!! #boomtower

— Dont'a Hightower (@zeus30hightower) November 19, 2017

Ball security anyone??? #OAKvsNE

— Sebastian Vollmer (@SebVollmer) November 19, 2017

Despite under a minute to play in the half, Tom Brady’s offense continued to find ways to swipe points before time ran out. The high altitude of “Estadio Azteca” turned out to be kicker Stephen Gostkowski’s ally.

SIXTY TWO YARDS!

Stephen Gostkowski nails the 62-yard FG! #GoPats #NFLMexico https://t.co/NSWSKSWUxA

— NFL (@NFL) November 19, 2017

The #Patriots have now scored in the final minute of the first half in seven straight games. #GoPats

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 19, 2017

Tom Brady First Half Totals:
20/24 (83%) 201yds 2 TDs

By Down:
1st: 4/7 (57%) 78yds
2nd: 12/12 (100%) 82yds 1TD
3rd: 4/5 (80%) 41yds 1TD

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 19, 2017

Tom Brady goes over 3,000 yards for the 15th time in his career, the third-most all-time (Favre 18, Manning 16).

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 19, 2017

Heading into halftime, the Patriots found themselves up a commanding 3 possession lead at 17-0.

Getting the ball to start the third quarter, Brady again found Cooks deep, a 64 yard bomb to the end zone and a 24-0 lead.

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Pretty crazy, but that 64-yarder was only the fifth longest TD catch of Brandin Cooks’ career.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 19, 2017

Kicker Stephen Gostkowski continued his big day and kicked two more field goals from 40 and 51 to extend the lead to 30-0 after three quarters.

In the fourth, Brady earned an early exit as Brian Hoyer took over for the remainder of the game. The Raiders would get a garbage time touchdown from Amari Cooper and a two point conversion to spoil the shutout, but Gostkowski’s fourth field goal of the game capped off the blowout 33-8 victory in Mexico.

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Road warriors.#Patriots set a new team record with 13 straight wins on the road, the second-longest streak in @NFL history (San Francisco, 18, 1988-90). pic.twitter.com/yq4LpPc6Wy

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 20, 2017

Patriots clinched a .500 or better record for 17th consecutive season, tying 1957-73 Cleveland Browns for second-longest streak in NFL history, behind only 1965-85 Dallas Cowboys and their 21 consecutive seasons.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 20, 2017

Legendary. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/qDYO2tnDNI

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 20, 2017

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TB12 walks off the field in Mexico City with a W! #GoPats#NEvsOAK https://t.co/YrpY6Uwtf6

— NFL (@NFL) November 20, 2017

#Patriots 5th Quarter on @mytv38 – @RobGronkowski showing off his Spanish after the Pats win #WBZ pic.twitter.com/n6iXuAXlmQ

— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) November 20, 2017

Bill, we love the hoodie! We know deep down you’re an @usairforce guy. Congrats on the big win! You’re welcome back anytime. #LetsFly https://t.co/oo6daRdYOb

— U.S. Air Force Academy (@AF_Academy) November 20, 2017

Gracias @nflmx for all the love and support. What an amazing experience! #nothintighterthanaGRONKhug #team #LFG pic.twitter.com/ggFQroKgPM

— Danny Amendola (@DannyAmendola) November 20, 2017

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Great Win….8-2

— Malcolm CB Butler (@Mac_BZ) November 20, 2017

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