Best Of Social Media: AFC Divisional Playoffs Titans vs Patriots

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.

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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

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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

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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)

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Let GO @Patriots pic.twitter.com/24h4wbBChI

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 14, 2018

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.@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 https://t.co/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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Seeking to put the finishing touches on yet another divisional round victory, Tom Brady found Rob Gronkowski, and of course, a Gronk spike ensued.

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The Gronk-Amendola disappearing act: https://t.co/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

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Derrick Henry rushing yards: 28
Brandon Bolden rushing yards: 27

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) January 14, 2018

BFFs ?? https://t.co/kO4Jc5OLEx

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 14, 2018

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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 ?? https://t.co/kO4Jc5OLEx

— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) January 14, 2018

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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 https://t.co/7F0ezARhlY

— NFL (@NFL) January 14, 2018

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Great Job @Patriots nice defense, & I know defense. Keep up the good work @NFL @NFLonCBS #TENvsNE #NFLPlayoffs

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 14, 2018