Best Of Social Media: AFC Divisional Playoffs Titans vs Patriots
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The Patriots entered the 2017 Divisional Playoffs as heavy favorites over the upstart Tennessee Titans, but were seeking to advance to their seventh consecutive AFC championship game.
Tom Brady arrives at 1:09 p.m. ET for the 8:15 p.m. kickoff. pic.twitter.com/PiNEWADXfE
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 13, 2018
Bill Belichick, in shorts and short sleeves, checks on the conditions. Wind could be a factor tonight. pic.twitter.com/ek5U35RpzU
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 13, 2018
Knowing what my mom did for me and the sacrifices she made, I’d like to invite a single mother and her child to the game tonight. I have 2 tickets. #giveback #formamma
— Brandin Cooks (@brandincooks) January 13, 2018
(Check out the follow up to this Tweet with a story by WBZ-TV HERE)
LETS GO!!!!!! 🐐🐐🐐
Check out this great shot by @MikeT_Tweets of Tom Brady's screaming his patented "LET'S GO!" before #Patriots #Titans playoff game. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/G3wueAd0wZ— Scott Sullivan (@sullybunZ) January 15, 2018
He did it! 🙌🙌 @AndrewFrates_ kicked a field goal before tonight’s @Patriots game to raise $5,000 for @PeteFrates3 & @TeamFrateTrain! #StrikeoutALS pic.twitter.com/uTa3UsVA2d
— Boston College Baseball (@BCBirdBall) January 14, 2018
Let GO @Patriots pic.twitter.com/24h4wbBChI
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/dtheis10/status/952353651946860544
.@Patriots gear on! Super Bowl XXXVI game-worn Jersey on the wall. LET'S GOOOOO (#tb12 voice)!!! #patriots #nfl #NFLPlayoffs #Titans #6 pic.twitter.com/zvXV6KmK5w
— Lawyer Milloy (@LawyerMilloy) January 13, 2018
In the first quarter, it was the Titans who drew first blood, as Marcus Mariota found an unlikely target for his first touchdown, rookie Corey Davis who got his first career NFL touchdown reception in the most important of games. An incredible one handed highlight grab to stun the Foxboro faithful early on.
OH MY GOODNESS! #TitanUp@TheCDavis84 scores his first @NFL touchdown on a one-handed catch in the AFC Divisional Playoffs! pic.twitter.com/ev2ZTUtBrJ
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 14, 2018
OH WOW.
Corey Davis' first touchdown of the season is a one-hander in the playoffs…of course. pic.twitter.com/jV1wn9zQY8— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) January 14, 2018
Row the boat, Corey Davis. Row the boat. pic.twitter.com/peRvfkat1k
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 14, 2018
Unbelievable, @TheCDavis84 #TitanUp pic.twitter.com/EGDLAVQwcs
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2018
Seeking a response after struggling to find a rhythm in the first quarter, the Patriots opened the second with a long drive that resulted in the game tying score on a quick catch and run by James White.
This is a touchdown, and a nifty 5-yard catch-and-run for @sweetfeet_white. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/wECc4LOInN
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
Two drives later, same guy, same result. The Patriots would jump ahead 14-7 for their first lead of the game, they would not relinquish it.
.@SweetFeet_White, Take II. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/J7wrCncKNv
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
Chris Hogan, who battled injuries throughout 2017 that resulted in him missing seven of the final eight regular season games, only caught one pass in this game, but made it count. 21-7 Patriots heading into halftime.
Reunited and it feels so good.
Brady ➡ @ChrisHogan_15. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/0Md6fiEpjB
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
In the second half, with running back depth thin due to the absence of Rex Burkhead and Mike Gillislee, Brandon Bolden saw surprise action against the Titans, and scored his first touchdown since 2015. 28-7 Patriots.
.@BB_HulkSmash ⏩ end zone. #GoPats pic.twitter.com/EwQhvlKQbA
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
Pats RB Brandon Bolden didn't have to do a lot of work for that TD… pic.twitter.com/L71RNacmY2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 14, 2018
That's Brandon Bolden's first touchdown since Nov. 29, 2015.
— WEEI (@WEEI) January 14, 2018
The Patriots opened up a 28-7 lead after three quarters and the rout was on.
https://twitter.com/12upSport/status/952391234580025344
Really can't stop watching this TB12 pass… 👏👏👏 #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/03rpEsiqW4
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ryan_Spags/status/952393442071543808
Seeking to put the finishing touches on yet another divisional round victory, Tom Brady found Rob Gronkowski, and of course, a Gronk spike ensued.
Going Gronkers.
TD, @RobGronkowski #GoPats pic.twitter.com/KzWQ9x1cmR
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
Wait for it…
Wait for it…GRONK SPIKE!
📺: @NFLonCBS #GoPats #NFLPlayoffs https://t.co/6mYLOWMdqo
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2018
Tom Brady has 3 TD passes tonight, breaking a tie with Joe Montana for the most playoff games with three or more TDs in @nfl history. #🐐
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/barstooltweetss/status/952397849521770496
The Gronk-Amendola disappearing act: pic.twitter.com/zMDMPUUguj
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 14, 2018
Shhhhh… it’s all gunna be alright https://t.co/AZwvZ28UfO
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 14, 2018
The Patriots defense played a big role in keeping the Titans offense out of the end zone, allowing just two touchdowns all game, the second coming in garbage time when Mariota found Corey Davis again to bring the final score to 35-14.
Make that 8 sacks on the night for the #Patriots. Franchise record in the playoffs.
— Raul Martinez (@RaulNBCBoston) January 14, 2018
The defense did work last night, setting a new franchise postseason record with 8 sacks.
Watch 'em all: pic.twitter.com/lb86i4B3dL
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
Derrick Henry rushing yards: 28
Brandon Bolden rushing yards: 27— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) January 14, 2018
BFFs ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kO4Jc5OLEx
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/OnlyInBOS/status/952399656453115904
At 40 years, 163 days old, Tom Brady becomes the oldest starting QB to ever win a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/6ATBA1QRfu
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 14, 2018
BFFs ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kO4Jc5OLEx
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 14, 2018
What he said.
A postgame message from @dharm32: pic.twitter.com/ELov6ZXkrc
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
WATCH: Tom Brady’s answer to “negativity” directed at him is priceless pic.twitter.com/YE9Ny5vqRv
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) January 14, 2018
337 yards.
3 touchdowns.
102.5 passer rating.Tom Brady's Top 5 throws from the Divisional Round! #GoPats #NFLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7F0ezARhlY
— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2018
Win or lose. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jsTYIP1iTu
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) January 14, 2018
Great Job @Patriots nice defense, & I know defense. Keep up the good work @NFL @NFLonCBS #TENvsNE #NFLPlayoffs
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 14, 2018
The 8th player in @nfl history with 10 postseason receiving TDs.@RobGronkowski's #TENvsNE highlights: pic.twitter.com/phvtG9fXV5
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 15, 2018
Dion + divisional round.
6⃣2⃣ rushing yards.
7⃣9⃣ receiving yards.@DionLewisRB's top 5⃣ plays from #TENvsNE: pic.twitter.com/EJ6hkSJfQQ— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 14, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd6zchKB25s/?hl=en
— Deion Branch #83 #84 (@deionbranch84) January 14, 2018
Posted Under: 2017 Patriots Postseason
Tags: Brandin Cooks Brandon Bolden Deatrich Wise Jr. Deion Branch Dion Lewis James Harrison James White Julian Edelman Rob Gronkowski Stephon Gillmore Tom Brady
