Best Of Social Media Week 8: Patriots vs Bills
Rich Barnes - USA TODAY Sports
Quarterback Tom Brady entered week eights match up with the Buffalo Bills boasting a 28-3 lifetime record against the AFC East Rival.
Riding a four game winning streak into western New York, the Patriots were heavy favorites once again.
Trent Brown — sweater game is strong. pic.twitter.com/Ps7iVWbsyy
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 29, 2018
https://twitter.com/ftbeard_17/status/1057052914244435968
Monday night mood. #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/Qg1ZKRr74m
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 29, 2018
Some of the greatest to ever do it.@RandyMoss | @CharlesWoodson | #NEvsBUF pic.twitter.com/WlaeAfinlm
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Let’s do this. #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/xtZRodcm9T
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
MNF #NEvsBUF
Let's Go!— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 30, 2018
Belichick wearing long sleeves & starting Josh Gordon. Playing chess while everyone playing checkers… pic.twitter.com/ztetb32uGv
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) October 30, 2018
In the first quarter, the Buffalo Bills play calling turned some heads to begin the night. As Bills offensive coordinator and former Patriots coach Brian Daboll attempted to throw the Patriots defense off early.
The Bills are running the wildcat early in this game. Brian Daboll getting weird against his former team. Dig it.
— Matthew Fairburn (@MatthewFairburn) October 30, 2018
Ah, the ol' reverse flea flicker. Brian Daboll's digging deep into his playbook tonight.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) October 30, 2018
Bills calling plays like they got nothing to lose. Why not? Patriots will now sideline adjust.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 30, 2018
Screw it, this is entertaining. #Bills are drawing up the crazy, nothing to lose. This is fun. And the expiration date on that gadget stuff comes very quick. It is what it is, will have to settle into regular football here shortly. #Patriots #Bills #NEvsBUF
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) October 30, 2018
After a punt to begin the game, quarterback Tom Brady did whatever it took to keep the next drive alive, even if it meant trying to block.
WHATEVER IT TAKES.#NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/CsJymSlPaw
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Tom Brady is a better blocker than Travis Kelce. pic.twitter.com/4RlS9dmN74
— Pats Pulpit (@patspulpit) October 30, 2018
#Pliable 😬 https://t.co/GkWFWTRnQ9
— TB12sports (@TB12sports) October 30, 2018
Tom Brady on his blocking: “I was more like a speed bump. Not necessarily a block.”
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 30, 2018
Of his "block" to help spring Julian Edelman's run that converted a third-and-2 situation, Tom Brady called it a "speed bump … I just tried to get in Lorenzo Alexander's way, but he's a big strong guy, I'll tell you that." https://t.co/cy4W3hy4AS
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 30, 2018
Tom Brady on his block:
“I was like a speed bump. That’s my assignment actually. It was just good to get Julian around. I think that was a 3rd down play. Anything we gotta do to gain yards and 3rd down conversions and win the game. That’s what is most important.” #MyQuarterback pic.twitter.com/1Hm510avOi
— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) October 30, 2018
The drive ultimately setup a Stephen Gostkowski 25 yard field goal for the first points of the game. 3-0 Patriots after one.
In the second, Brady also showed off his running ability.
So to recap, a block and a run for Brady in the game already.
GOOOOOOOOOOAT.#NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/xLD0FVAlZ1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
FIRST DOWN!#Patriots #Bills #NEvsBUF pic.twitter.com/JGewFVnVTJ
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) October 30, 2018
Brady, at age 41, is as fast as he’s ever been.
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) October 30, 2018
TB12 throwing blocks out there and running for first downs. #NEvsBUF
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 30, 2018
Just like they drew it up.
Brady ➡ @ChrisHogan_15. #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/NsYngJoazz
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Unfortunately the offense continued to struggle against the Bills defense, as they could only muster two additional field goals.
9-3 Patriots at halftime.
In the second half, “Bills Mafia” made their presence known following some unwanted items ending up on the field of play.
Want to see a ref kick a dildo out of the end zone? pic.twitter.com/IkwTxp1ZbM
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) October 30, 2018
As the Patriots offense continued to find a groove, the defense kept them in the game as defensive end Trey Flowers had a monster game.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1057094244123336704
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy also continued his hot streak of big defensive plays.
Watch out for @KVN_03.#NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/mZ9L47f7aK
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Van Noy has done it all tonight. Strip sack, shut down the wildcat sweep. Such a solid backer. #NEvsBUF
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 30, 2018
With the score cut to three following a Stephen Hauschka 51 yard field goal, Buffalo’s own Rob Gronkowski struck back.
Gronk is good.@RobGronkowski | #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/zpU1PzxO2J
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Dick Six pic.twitter.com/PUFXsczl4p
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 30, 2018
The offense again stalled in the end zone as Gostkowski tacked on his fourth field goal of the night to up the score to 12-6 after three.
The artistry. It's beautiful. Perfect. (Pic via @SchooleySports) pic.twitter.com/oWbEFAAT2N
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) October 30, 2018
In the fourth quarter with the score surprisingly low and the Bills right in the game, Brady looked to running back James White and wide receiver turned back Cordarrelle Patterson to finally get something going.
Made ya miss.@SweetFeet_White | #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/j2UfPGiewS
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
⚡⚡⚡ in the backfield.@ceeflashpee84 | #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/oZMOOSOTXp
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Brady. Hogan. First down.@ChrisHogan_15 | #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/RQc0GwmZar
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
James White from a yard out for six and the Patriots first touchdown of the game to open it up to 18-6 with 10 minutes to play.
.@SweetFeet_White ➡ END ZONE.#NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/ISdgNr3oYt
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Trailing by 12 with six minutes to go, any hope of a Bills comeback was quickly dashed following a pix six from safety Devin McCourty, the first points scored by a Patriots defense in 40 games.
PICK-6.
PICK-6.
PICK-6.@McCourtyTwins | #NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/sdklTG23UX— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/CaseyBake16/status/1057112318511845376
What a read by .@McCourtyTwins Read the QB like an open book. House call! #GoPats #NEvsBUF
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) October 30, 2018
From @ESPNStatsInfo: The Patriots hadn't scored a defensive touchdown since Week 17 of 2015. They went 40 games without one.
The 40-game streak was the longest active streak in the NFL entering the night.— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 30, 2018
That 94 guy was going atleast 21mph then lol https://t.co/Y7pMZPLPWA
— Adrian Clayborn (@AJaClay) October 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/CaseyBake16/status/1057135713043562496
The 84 yard interception return for a touchdown all but closed the book on a week eight 25-6 victory for the Patriots who move to 6-2 in 2018.
The Patriots head home with a four game winning streak to take into next Sunday nights highly anticipated game with Aaron Rogers and the Green Bay Packers.
The way to go on the road.
A pick-6 and a victory shout out from @mccourtytwins! pic.twitter.com/9ADDIwqySB
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 30, 2018
Great team win. Ready to get home and get some rest for this week! Go pats
— David Andrews (@dandrews61) October 30, 2018
I know it’s late… but 6-2 feels good!! Another one (DJ Khaled voice). Had to S/o the homies @21Blackking And @QRich tonight!!! #twotaps #patsnation
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) October 30, 2018
Getting home and realizing the wife did it for you pic.twitter.com/qCV6qsL7lK
— David Andrews (@dandrews61) October 30, 2018
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Posted Under: Patriots Photos
Tags: Adrian Clayborn Chris Hogan Cordarrelle Patterson David Andrews Devin McCourty James White Jason McCourty Julian Edelman Kyle Van Noy Stephen Gostkowski Tedy Bruschi Tom Brady Trent Brown Trey Flowers
