Best Of Social Media: Super Bowl LIII Patriots vs Rams

For the fourth time in five years, the New England Patriots earned the opportunity to capture yet another Lombardi trophy.

Their opponent, fittingly enough, was the same Rams franchise that on the same date 17 years earlier, the Patriots defeated for their first championship.

Check out all the highlights from social media during Super Bowl LIII below.

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The bond never breaks. The brotherhood continues to grow. LFG pic.twitter.com/sNw7cyrV6M
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) February 3, 2019

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Let's get loud. #EverythingWeGot | #SBLIII pic.twitter.com/IPFAVfsc9O
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 3, 2019

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That Tom Brady-@RobGronkowski connection.#EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/SVTUBrdWb9
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 3, 2019

Gostkowski misses the 46-Yard field goal! #SuperBowl #EverythingWeGot vs #LARams pic.twitter.com/T1W6NYvbS7
— JUST SPORTS (@JustSportsTweet) February 4, 2019

Stephen Gostkowski has missed a kick in the Patriots' final game in each of the last four seasons.
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) February 3, 2019

It's squirrel season.@edelman11 | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/AnIB48Nnsk
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

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For the eighth time in the last nine Patriots Super Bowls, the team was held scoreless in the first quarter. 0-0 after one.

From @ESPNStatsInfo: This is the 9th Super Bowl that was scoreless in the 1st quarter. The Patriots have been involved in 5 of them (they won the previous 4).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 4, 2019

.@edelman11 is very, very good in the playoffs. #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/QmbcYig15H
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

Julian Edelman has 7 3rd-down catches this postseason.

All 7 have gone for 1st downs. pic.twitter.com/0yMOCPypxc
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 4, 2019

3rd-and-2 and @KVN_03 & the #Patriots defense were ready.#EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/O1cIvAlWE7
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

Kyle Van Noy has notched three sacks since the start of the AFC title game.
— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) February 4, 2019

Here comes the BOOM. @zeus30hightower | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/ONfIBcHnY6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

A Stehpen Gostkowski field goal gave the Patriots a 3-lead at the half in a surprise defensive battle between both teams.

Tom Brady First Half Stats:
15/25 (60%) 160yds 0TD 1INT

By Down:
1st: 4/6 (66.7%) 40yds
2nd: 6/12 (50%) 66yds 1INT
3rd: 5/6 (83.3%) 54yds*
*Only 2 first downs
(Both by Julian Edelman)
4th: 0/1
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) February 4, 2019

.@Patriots D 1st half:

-held Rams to 2 first downs
-held Rams to 0-6 on 3rd down
-held Rams to just 57 yards
-held Rams to 2.6 yards per play
-held Rams scoreless #Patriots 3#Rams 0#WBZ #SBLIII #SBonWBZ
— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) February 4, 2019

History. @JosephThuney | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/JGd6NEA0Yv
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

PHOTO: Trey Flowers and Dont'a Hightower introducing themselves to Jared Goff in the first half. pic.twitter.com/guKfUoxjKY
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) February 4, 2019

Air cast for Chung. He might’ve broken his right arm.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) February 4, 2019

Former Patriot Darius Butler with some kind words for his former teammate. https://t.co/deL1lXKu0z
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) February 4, 2019

I’m just saying…Every year a safety has broken his arm for the @Patriots in the big game… they’ve won… #facts #patriots #@Rodney_Harrison #Eugenewilson now @PatrickChung23
— Rosevelt Colvin (@rcolvin3) February 4, 2019

Tom Brady to Julian Edelman: 8-10, 120 yards
Tom Brady to everyone else: 8-18, 67 yards, INT
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) February 4, 2019

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And another pic.twitter.com/DVvNDRtejj
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 4, 2019

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SCORING UPDATE: The Rams tie it up at 3-3 on the 53-yard field goal attempt, one play after Dont'a Hightower dropped Jared Goff for a 9-yard loss on the sack. 2:11 left to go in the 3rd QTR.
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) February 4, 2019

A Greg Zuerlein 53 Yd Field Goal knotted the game at 3-3 late in the third, but the Patriots defense continued its domination of the Rams.

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The 6 points in today’s game is the fewest points scored through 3 quarters in Super Bowl history. #WBZ
— Steve Burton (@SteveBurtonWBZ) February 4, 2019

Like Rodney Harrison in Super Bowl XXXVIII, Patrick Chung is back with his teammates with his arm immobilized. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/3vBuyhZKjP
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) February 4, 2019

Tom Terrific to Gronk the Great.@RobGronkowski | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/yS5YInCvOn
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

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With the game still tied at three with seven left in the 4th quarter, the Patriots offense at last put together the first (and only) touchdown drive of the game.

Leading by ten with under five to play, the Rams appeared to be in position to tie the game.

Stephon Gilmore had other plans.

Best corner in the league?
Best corner in the league.@BumpNrunGilm0re | #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/SmMhm2alny
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

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The interception by Gilmore led to a Patriots Super Bowl clinching drive when Stephen Gostkowski redeemed his first quarter miss with a 41 yard Field Goal to push the lead to seal a 13-3 championship win.

For the sixth time since 2001, the Patriots were Super Bowl champions.

Gostkowski field goal. That’s gotta be game. 13-3. #EverythingWeGot #GoPats #SuperBowl #SBLlll pic.twitter.com/Pqxat3Y0l3
— Dylan Weber ?? (@DylanWeber12) February 4, 2019

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski played Super Bowl LIII with a heavy heart as his grandfather, William Klick, passed away Saturday night. Gostkowski wanted to dedicate his last kick to him. “He was the kindest, funniest man I knew,” he said. pic.twitter.com/5azPVCq6Hk
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 4, 2019

The #Patriots are Super Bowl Champs! Hear the final call from the voice of the Patriots @BobSocci HERE.https://t.co/Wk1q3tW4bL
— Patriots Radio Net (@sportshubpats) February 4, 2019

Thanks to everyone who joined us from preseason through postseason. And to the players, coaches and staff who took us along for another incredible ride!!! pic.twitter.com/ha0yHB3JsP
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) February 4, 2019

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Football history:

*Tom Brady now breaks Charles Haley’s record for most Super Bowl wins by a player.

*Bill Belichick now ties George Halas and Curly Lambeau for most NFL championships by a head coach.

*Patriots now tie Steelers for the most Super Bowl titles.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 4, 2019

Wow congratulations to the Patriots the greatest dynasty of all time
— Rodney Harrison (@Rodney_Harrison) February 4, 2019

Congratulations @Patriots. Amazing what you guys do. #Epic
— Alex (@ac13alex) February 4, 2019

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Congrats to the New England Patriots on ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP! #SBLIII
— Rob Ninkovich (@ninko50) February 4, 2019

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They did it again! World Champions! pic.twitter.com/UW7mnM1fvx
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) February 4, 2019

.@Patriots like that team that runs the floor in open gym and never loses and u hate em…unless you them.

Champs. Again!!!!!!!!!!!!@BumpNrunGilm0re what size ring u wear? #INTKING
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) February 4, 2019

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— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) February 4, 2019

The Rams were the 11 highest scoring team in NFL history. None of the 11 highest-scoring teams in history ever won a championship.
— Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) February 4, 2019

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Bill Belichick holding his granddaughter on stage after winning the #SuperBowl is everything #EverythingWeGot pic.twitter.com/Tg6bk8OfDe
— Gregg Lagerquist (@GreggWGME) February 4, 2019

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Tom Brady Final Stats:
Total: 21/35 (60%) 262yds 1 INT

By Down:
1st: 7/10 (70%) 78yds
2nd: 8/14 (57.1%) 103yds 1INT
3rd: 6/10 (60%) 81yds
4th: 0/1

By QTR:
1st: 6/11 (54.5%) 84yds 1INT
2nd: 9/14 (64.3%) 76yds
3rd: 2/5 (40%) 35yds
4th: 4/5 (80%) 67yds
— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) February 4, 2019

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— Willie McGinest (@WillieMcGinest) February 4, 2019

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Good night for @RobGronkowski @camillekostek #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/9dNoC0JDap
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) February 4, 2019

Little brother & big brother. pic.twitter.com/aPGf60Hnwd
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

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JULIAN EDELMAN#Patriots WR @Edelman11 has a funny message for Pats fans about tomorrow's parade while talking to @RochieWBZ & @STEVEBURTONWBZ #WBZ #SuperBowl #SBLIII #SBonWBZ #PatriotsParade #PatriotsNation pic.twitter.com/ZriB0pwomB
— Scott Sullivan (@sullybunZ) February 4, 2019

CANCEL THE FUNERAL,
CUE THE DUCK BOATS.

We’ll see you Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/IjSqUukNyz
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) February 4, 2019

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Edelman is only the seventh wide receiver to win Super Bowl MVP, and the first in 10 years pic.twitter.com/YQzUvTL3Jy
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) February 4, 2019

Good win @Patriots!!! Congratulations fellas!!! #PatsNation
— Deion Branch #83 #84 (@deionbranch84) February 4, 2019

Per @pfref, only four WRs since 2000 have had more than 140 receiving yards in a Super Bowl. Three are Patriots. pic.twitter.com/dlRNSxwGFM
— Darren Hartwell (@darren_hartwell) February 4, 2019

"They said it wasn't fun here, it looks fun to me." – Jason McCourty after he went from 0-16 with the #Browns to winning a Superbowl on his 10th NFL season. pic.twitter.com/v90t2cdZxL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 4, 2019

Newspaper front pages from around New England after @Patriots celebrate their sixth #SuperBowl victory #NFL pic.twitter.com/RpJAwJbUUx
— Kyle Hightower (@khightower) February 4, 2019

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James Develin feeds his son Jimmy a Super Bowl snack around the red, white and blue confetti. pic.twitter.com/NRi9tRe6Bf
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 4, 2019

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Brian Flores, who delivered a coaching defensive masterpiece in his final game with the Patriots, enjoys the moment with his kids. pic.twitter.com/hbe0txUD7N
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 4, 2019

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Fellas having fun. pic.twitter.com/pDl844qjxr
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) February 4, 2019

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In the Patriots’ locker room, some victory cigars courtesy of Robert Kraft. They are 50 years old. pic.twitter.com/mRVfXmLH2e
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) February 4, 2019

Robert Kraft to the McCourty twins: "We're not letting you guys retire." #Patriots https://t.co/IWLp5s7cXx
— Adam Kaufman (@AdamMKaufman) February 4, 2019

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Dope dope feeling!!!!! SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!!
— Adrian Clayborn (@AJaClay) February 4, 2019

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"That's the chip." ???

Yessir (via @Flyguy2stackz) pic.twitter.com/BmEWrs6clY
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 4, 2019

Super Bowl Champs!!! pic.twitter.com/8OAc0pWUSZ
— Brian Hoyer (@bhoyer7) February 4, 2019

Someone once told me time is a flat circle…#StillHere #Patriots #PatriotsNation pic.twitter.com/sMu3PJ3D5o
— Matt Chatham (@chatham58) February 5, 2019