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.
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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 (@_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.
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During the second quarter, it appeared the Giants were finally going to get on the scoreboard, but D’Angelo Ross had other ideas.
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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 (@_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 (@zm_cox) August 29, 2021
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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
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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
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Midway through the third, who else but Rhamondre Stevenson?
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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.
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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
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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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