Best Of Social Media Week 12: Patriots vs Jets

The New England Patriots entered their Week 12 matchup with the New York Jets seeking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Tennessee Titans two weeks prior.

Following a bye week to recuperate, the team welcomed back offensive weapons Sony Michel and Rob Gronkowski, both of which wound up playing big roles on Sunday.

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Game time. #NEvsNYJ | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/c5xOrMNvLF

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 25, 2018

In the first quarter, it was the Jets that struck first, as the Patriots early game struggles continued into another week coupled with costly penalties.

By the end of the quarter, Brady went to his best targets to tie the game at seven all when he found tight end Rob Gronkowski from 34 yards out.

The touchdown was setup thanks to curious decision making from Jets head coach Todd Bowles.

Todd Bowles' decision to take third-and-12 over fourth-and-2 (and a likely FG attempt) backfired. Touchdown pass to Gronk ties the game 7-7.

— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) November 25, 2018

Julian Edelman and Darryl Roberts crossing paths. pic.twitter.com/H8b9vHXSaT

— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) November 25, 2018

That 36-yard pickup by Edelman is a season high for the veteran receiver, eclipsing his previous high 33-yard reception against the Packers.

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

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Feed the Flash!

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) November 25, 2018

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Gronk catch.
Gronk spike.@RobGronkowski | #NEvsNYJ | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/MOmhVZl54l

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 25, 2018

Rob Gronkowski: The end zone misses me.

No longer.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 25, 2018

Rob Gronkowski logs his first touchdown since Week 1 on a 34-yarder. Third-longest reception of the season.

— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) November 25, 2018

In the second quarter, Tom Brady re-wrote the record books some more.

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Tom Brady has more passing yards, including playoffs, than any player in NFL history…#GoPats #Patriots @Patriots

— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 25, 2018

Gronk the corner is pretty good. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/d6Uo872L6H

— Will D. (@WAD1980) November 25, 2018

The Patriots and Jets traded field goals in the second for a 10-10 tie going into halftime.

Stephen Gostkowski has now made 33 straight field goals of 50 yards or less, the longest streak of his career and longest current streak in NFL.

— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 25, 2018

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Tom Brady First Half Stats:
11/17 (64.7%) 180yds 1TD

By Down:
1st: 7/8 (87.5%) 107yds
2nd: 3/5 (60%) 39yds
3rd: 1/4 (25%) 34yds 1TD

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

In the third, rookie running back Sony Michel continued his career day and helped setup a go-ahead 32-yard field goal by Stephen Gostkowski. The Jets quickly responded with a 38 yarder by Jason Myers. 13-13 with five to go in the third.

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That previous run by Michel of 31-yards is the 2nd longest run by a Patriots running back this season, with Michel also having the longest carry of 2018 after his 34-yard run back in Week 5 against the Colts. #Stats #Patriots

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

With the Patriots struggling to find the end zone for the majority of the game, Brady found Edelman to put the Patriots back in front for good at a 20-13 lead.

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Get there, Jules!!! @Edelman11

— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) November 25, 2018

Julian Edelman up to three touchdown catches in seven games. He had three touchdown catches in 16 games in 2016.

— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) November 25, 2018

Entering the fourth with a seven point lead, Michel continued to grind out yards.

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Josh Gordon comes through just when you wonder where he is. #NEvsNYJ

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) November 25, 2018

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With nine to play in the game, Michel found the end zone for the first time on the day to cap off his impressive performance.

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Patriots go over 200yds rushing after that 24-yard run by James White:

S.Michel: 21/133yds 1TD
J.White: 9/73yds
C.Patterson: 5/10yds

Total: 35/216yds 1TD

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

#Patriots 216 rushing yards and counting are their most since the Jonas Gray game in 2014.

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) November 25, 2018

Patriots rush for over 200 yards today. Gotta win games in different ways as the season extends and winter is coming.

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) November 25, 2018

The defense handeled the Jets and Josh McCown for the remainder of the fourth, and the Patriots walked out of North Jersey with an 8-3 record following a 27-13 victory.

The win, coupled with a Steelers loss later Sunday afternoon, put the Patriots back in the two seed as they head home to face the Minnesota Vikings at 4:25 next Sunday.

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Tom Brady today extended his records for regular season and combined (regular and postseason) TD passes by an #NFL quarterback after his 40th birthday to 51 and 59 respectively.#Patriots

— Sean Glennon (@SeanGlennon) November 25, 2018

Tom Brady Final Stats vs Jets:
20/31 (64.5%) 283yds 2TDs

By Down:
1st: 10/13 (76.9%) 160yds
2nd: 7/11 (63.6%) 71yds 1TD
3rd: 3/7 (42.9%) 52yds 1TD

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

Rushing Chart From Sunday's win over the Jets – which saw no negative rushes for any Patriots RB. pic.twitter.com/oYcjbu3Wm6

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

Patriots Receiving By Distance in New England's win over the Jets: pic.twitter.com/qaGVPZX8q2

— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 25, 2018

Tom Brady passed Peyton Manning for most passing yards all-time (including postseason) in the @Patriots' Week 12 win!#GoPats https://t.co/OTwKtyhSPQ

— NFL (@NFL) November 27, 2018

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JE 11 getting respect from Jets and Sony Michel gets the #patriots social media respect as ?? of game! #GoPats
27-13 Pats win in NY pic.twitter.com/LpWTR28bAM

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) November 25, 2018