For just the second time ever, Tom Brady and Aaron Rogers were set to square off at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night.
The Patriots came into the prime time match up at 6-2 and were seeking their sixth consecutive victory.
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Before the game, the Patriots welcomed the World Series champion Boston Red Sox into Foxborough for a special pregame ceremony on a duck boat.
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Champs in the house! @RedSox | #GBvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/QkKLaUQihK
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
Lets Go @Patriots!
You’re up Tom Brady … let’s keep the championships coming in Boston! #WorldSeriesChamps #SuperBowlChamps #Boston #GBvsNE #GoPats | #DoDamage pic.twitter.com/GR7AqYdnOU
— Ryan Brasier (@ryanbrasier) November 5, 2018
That happened. pic.twitter.com/wqQWC0BjF1
— Red Sox (@RedSox) November 5, 2018
That was fun.@RedSox | #GoPats | #DoDamage pic.twitter.com/DlDqGSmstV
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
Unforgettable.
Thanks, @Patriots! pic.twitter.com/iqZcOHDaZg
— Red Sox (@RedSox) November 5, 2018
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#SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/2riowhAcNH
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
The Patriots opened the games scoring first as running back James White continued his hot streak with an eight yard touchdown run for an early 7-0 lead.
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A Mason Crosby 29 yard field goal cut the deficit to four after one quarter of play.
In the second, the Patriots offense put together two straight highlight reel plays but could only come away with a field goal by Stephen Gostkowski from 28 yards out. 10-3 Patriots.
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Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams responded with four minutes to go in the half to tie the game at 10.
.@AaronRodgers12 is LETHAL outside of the pocket. #GBvsNEhttps://t.co/MsjpOEdcn5
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 5, 2018
The tie didn’t last long, as wide receiver turned running back Cordarrelle Patterson found the end zone just before halftime. 17-10 Patriots heading into the break.
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A notable TD for @ceeflashpee84:
Most rushing rushing yards by a #Patriots WR in a game (51)
Fifth rushing TD by a #Patriots wide receiver in franchise history#GBvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/XLhmGF8cvf— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
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How big was that Cordarrelle Patterson touchdown at the end of the half?
Since 2001, the Patriots are 7-6 at home when tied at halftime.
When leading at halftime? 96-1#GBvsNE
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 5, 2018
In the third quarter, the Packers again responded with a game tying touchdown. This time Rodgers found tight end Jimmy Graham from 15 yards out to knot the game at 17 after three quarters.
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In what became a recurring trend on this night, the Patriots defense made big plays when needed most.
When you’ve been waiting 7 years to play this game. https://t.co/V1ANuLErCA
— Lawrence Guy (@thatLGUY) November 5, 2018
The Packers have lost 8 fumbles this season, tied for 3rd-most in the NFL.
They lost 7 fumbles all of last season. pic.twitter.com/yax0U1DwyN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 5, 2018
The first member of the @NFL's 80K club. #GBvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/lvQL5IIqYN
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
Looking to regain the lead, the Patriots pulled off a some more trickery to keep the Packer defense off balance.
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The Flea Flicker by Brady and Edelman setup James White for his second touchdown of the game and a Patriots lead they wouldn’t relinquish again. 24-17 New England with 10 to play.
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Nursing a seven point lead, the Patriots defense stepped up yet again, as Trey Flowers and Adrian Clayborn shut down the cheese offense.
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Getting the ball back with seven minutes to play, Brady found Josh Gordon deep to put the game away, a 55 yard touchdown reception and a 31-17 victory, their sixth in a row.
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Josh Gordon over 100 yards with that 55-yard catch-and-run TD. That is the 12th 100-yard game of his career.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 5, 2018
Tom Brady Final Stats:
22/35 (62.9%) 294yds 1TDBy Down:
1st: 10/13 (76.9%) 110yds
2nd: 11/16 (68.8%) 167yds 1TD
3rd: 1/5 (20%) 17yds
4th: 0/1— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 5, 2018
From @ESPNStatsInfo: In the 2 games without Rob Gronkowski this season, the Patriots won both and scored a total of 69 points.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 5, 2018
So this makes him 20-11? That’s .645. The rest are now 38-45, .457. This is no longer a conversation right? pic.twitter.com/gbvgdHAfgO
— Jerry Thornton (@jerrythornton1) November 5, 2018
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WOOOOOO. pic.twitter.com/zbmmBUUw88
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 5, 2018
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Sites and sounds right after big #NEvsGB “team win” pic.twitter.com/IeultLclTX
— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) November 5, 2018
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Julian Edelman finishes the night with 37 passing yards, 28 rushing yards, 71 receiving yards – and a punt return.
— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) November 5, 2018
Danny Amendola was brought up to Julian Edelman as last pass Edelman threw was to him: “I miss that little joker, but his a ‘phin now, so I don’t like him.”
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 5, 2018
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With 61 catches, #Patriots running back James White is on pace to finish the year with 108.
The #NFL record for RB's in a single season is Matt Forte, with 102 for the #Bears in 2014.
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) November 5, 2018
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Josh Gordon: 396 yards and 2 touchdowns in six games with the Patriots. Already his third-best season, behind in rookie and sophomore seasons.
On pace for the second-best season of his career.
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) November 5, 2018
Josh Gordon told reporters that twice he dislocated his finger and twice he popped it back in.
Gordon finished with 5 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) November 5, 2018
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Can’t sleep. Still all jacked up about that W!
— Adrian Clayborn (@AJaClay) November 5, 2018
Victory Monday feels so good lol
— Duron Harmon (@dharm32) November 5, 2018
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