Best Of Social Media: Preseason Week 4 Patriots vs Giants
Jim Dedmon - USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots concluded their 2018 preseason schedule at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Thursday night as final roster spot battles dominated the storylines heading into the game.
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“Who’s that?” pic.twitter.com/dZjsXc3hyC
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2018
Brady and Solder hug it out, and my biggest takeaway is my goodness Nate Solder is a gigantic human being. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/eSZNmjotYy
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) August 30, 2018
In the first half there wasn’t much scoring as neither offense could get much going, a Stephen Gostkowski 33 yard field goal put the Patriots up 3-0 after one.
On defense, 2018 undrafted free agent JC Jackson made his presence known with his first of two interceptions on the night.
Makin' plays. #NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/okdRCSrVy9
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2018
In the second quarter, New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta found Amba Etta-Tawo for a 41 yard touchdown to put the “G-Men” in front 6-3 heading into halftime.
But not before K.J. Maye showed off his speed.
Maye'd ya miss.@kjmaye_4 | #NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/owP8hDatjc
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
With about eight minutes to go in the half and not much happening, a funny moment was captured when former linebacker turned sideline reporter Rob Ninkovich shared a personal story about Rob Gronkowski’s house robbery.
Gold from @ninko50 on the night Gronk was robbed. Just hand Nink the sports emmy. https://t.co/zu0UOI7Mkm Good setup @scottzolak
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) August 31, 2018
6-3 Giants at halftime.
If you're rookie Ralph Webb and Brady winks at you like this, do you faint? pic.twitter.com/DdUq0bguaX
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) August 31, 2018
In the third quarter, J.C. Jackson tallied another highlight interception.
Another one for J.C. Jackson.#NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/w0T6trS5S6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
The pick led to a big 45 yard reception for K.J. Maye.
.@kjmaye_4 for 4⃣5⃣. #NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/V3KfgQEL2J
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
Ralph Webb put the Patriots back in front with a short 1 yard pass from quarterback Danny Etling. 10-6 through three.
.@TurnUpWebb finds the end zone.#NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/gMq9SLRXgy
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
Lead blocker: Danny Etling.#NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/uwD2gfVDoP
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
With four minutes to go in the game, Etling pulled off the highlight of the preseason with an incredible 86 yard touchdown run to put the Patriots ahead for good at 17-6.
Wait, what?!
Just your standard 86-yard rush TD for QB Danny Etling.#NEvsNYG | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/6aNijrpqc6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
TURN ON THE JET-LING pic.twitter.com/U4fp8YA7f6
— Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) August 31, 2018
Danny Etling has 115 yards rushing in this game. This preseason, the Patriots rushing leader was Jeremy Hill with 107 yards.
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) August 31, 2018
"Josh, can I run that Danny Etling play next Sunday?"
"Uhhhhhh." pic.twitter.com/p2XAtz6Q4b
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) August 31, 2018
The longest run by a Patriots QB in a regular season game was 46 yards by Tom Yewcic on 09-29-63. The longest run for a TD by a PATS QB in a regular season game was a 41 yd TD by Steve Grogan on 10-18-76. pic.twitter.com/0Zyh1DAOin
— Bob Hyldburg (@BobtheStatMan) August 31, 2018
The Giants would tack on a garbage time touchdown as the Patriots would go on to conclude the preseason with a 17-12 victory and a 3-1 record.
Danny Etling checks in after last night's 86-yard TD run and #Patriots win! pic.twitter.com/wg4mh3tJvm
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 31, 2018
📹 Bill Belichick on Danny Etling's 86 yard td run: "One of the most exciting plays I've seen in preseason" #Patriots 5th Quarter on #WBZ pic.twitter.com/E1wEKAB4qv
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 31, 2018
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Tags: Danny Etling JC Jackson Julian Edelman K.J. Maye Lawrence Guy Nate Solder Ralph Webb Rob Gronkowski Tom Brady
