Best Of Social Media: Preseason Week 3 Patriots vs Giants
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots wrapped up their 2021 preseason schedule with a trip to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants.
While numerous starters were ruled out for the game, the finale remained one final opportunity for bubble players to make their cases to Bill Belichick and the coaching staff before the final roster cuts began on Monday.
Take a look at how the game unfolded through the best social media sights and sounds shared across social media from both the players and various media outlets.
https://twitter.com/Kwon_daTRUTH/status/1432013351140405250?s=20
One more opportunity. pic.twitter.com/OKZ9w6rM4L
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 29, 2021
In the first quarter, the Patriots defense dominated the Giants offensive line, creating pressure from all angles on quarterback Daniel Jones.
Squad going crazy this year! LFG! https://t.co/dvzCJSUfpL
— Davon Godchaux (@ChauxDown) August 30, 2021
JOSH UCHE! The 2nd year LB follows up his strong week of practice with a sack on the first drive! pic.twitter.com/fvPg6ZyhJW
— Casey Baker – New Account (@_CaseyBaker) August 29, 2021
Enjoyed watching @_Uche35 all pre season. Has double digit sack potential. Patriot LBs will be a very good group.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) August 29, 2021
Deatrich Wise pressure.
Ja’Whaun Bentley sack.#GoPatspic.twitter.com/yBGzt44Cy5
— PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) August 29, 2021
A 41 yard field goal by Nick Folk gave the Patriots the early 3-0 lead.
On the offensive side of the ball, Cam Newton struggled during his first quarter of reps, finishing his day 2 of 5 for 10 yards and an interception.
"MINE!" –@Big__Blake50
📺: WNBC/NFL Network pic.twitter.com/AOOtEEGYRm
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 29, 2021
During the second quarter, it appeared the Giants were finally going to get on the scoreboard, but D’Angelo Ross had other ideas.
.@dross_38 INT on 3rd-and-goal from the 1‼️
📺: @wbzsports / @nflnetwork / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/QPBugpcHhy
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 29, 2021
WHAT A STOP! The Patriots not only stopped the run on the half yard line on 2nd down, but get a D'Angelo Ross interception on 3rd and goal! pic.twitter.com/CCxqTMOsOu
— Casey Baker – New Account (@_CaseyBaker) August 29, 2021
Quarterback Mac Jones would take over for Cam Newton in the second quarter.
J.J. Taylor (5-6, 185) just laid out Leonard Williams (6-5, 291) pic.twitter.com/OaR0ekuSZC
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 29, 2021
10 to 17 for 21.
📺: @wbzsports / @nflnetwork / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/l7B0Uji2vO
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 29, 2021
A Quinn Nordin 48 yard field goal extended the Patriots lead to 6-0, but just before halftime Kaden Smith found the end zone following a 23 yard pass from Daniel Jones to give the Giants a 7-6 lead heading into halftime.
That’s what I’m talking about!!! https://t.co/LkNRNI0ZNR
— Eli Manning (@EliManning) August 29, 2021
GO @21Jjtaylor!
📺: @wbzsports / @nflnetwork / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/gdGxJGnDTa
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 29, 2021
JJ Taylor is a playmaker.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) August 29, 2021
As the second half began, the Patriots running game continued to shine as they had all summer and helped setup a Mac Jones touchdown to Isaiah Zuber to give New England the lead back at 12-7.
Patriot running game… Great depth at RB, OL is a potential top 5 unit, and the QB is a beast running the rock. Buckle up.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) August 29, 2021
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1432130925383585802?s=20
It was incomplete, but this was a beautiful pass by Mac Jones as well! He's been throwing some DIMES this preseason! Love it. #Patriots https://t.co/xXzq2eNzNL pic.twitter.com/iMFDHZTc38
— ❌❌❌ (@FTBVids_YT) August 30, 2021
Midway through the third, who else but Rhamondre Stevenson?
.@dreeday32 would not be denied.
📺: @wbzsports / @nflnetwork / Patriots app pic.twitter.com/ENGwse2ubf
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
Have a preseason, @dreeday32. pic.twitter.com/joataetRYK
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
When RB Rhamondre Stevenson smells the goal-line, he is not to be denied. His 5th rushing TD of the preseason.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 29, 2021
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
During the fourth quarter, Giants quarterback Mike Glennon recorded two touchdown passes but the Patriots held on for a 22-20 victory to end the preseason 3-0.
Snuck it in for the TD! 🙌
📺: WNBC/Giants.com/Giants App pic.twitter.com/E6uSXmyAHG
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 30, 2021
OH MY GLENNON
📺: WNBC/Giants.com/Giants App pic.twitter.com/nfKc7RAYAg
— New York Giants (@Giants) August 30, 2021
I got mossed😭
— ADRIAN COLBERT (@AdrianColbert27) August 30, 2021
FINAL
Patriots 22
Giants 20NEWTON: 2/5, 10 yards, INT
JONES: 10/14, 156 yards, TD
TAYLOR: 9 carries, 76 yards
WILKERSON: 4 catches, 72 yards
ASIASI: 4 catches, 62 yards
ZUBER: 4 catches, 50 yards TD
LANGI: 7 tackles
ROSS: 3 tackles, INT, PBU
MURRAY: 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 30, 2021
See you in September, Patriots Nation. pic.twitter.com/k1YUhJPacx
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
.@AlabamaFTBL North pic.twitter.com/bcjw8YA1qd
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
"Every week is a step forward."
Patriots players on the final game of the preseason. pic.twitter.com/HfBQSg8XAJ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 30, 2021
Undefeated pre season ✅ Regular season ⏳🔋
— Josh Uche 🧠🇳🇬 (@_Uche35) August 30, 2021
I gotta be the first athlete to win a football game and @FamilyFeud on the same night. pic.twitter.com/oiCRGFXR1v
— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) August 30, 2021
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Posted Under: 2021 Patriots Preseason
Tags: Cam Newton Chase Winovich Christian Barmore D'Angelo Ross J.J. Taylor Ja'Whaun Bentley Jake Bailey Josh Uche Kendrick Bourne Mac Jones Matthew Judon Quinn Nordin Raekwon McMillan Rhamondre Stevenson Rob Ninkovich
