The New England Patriots hit the road for their first away game of the 2021 season while also seeking their first win of the year against a New York Jets team starting their own rookie quarterback under center.
Entering the game, the Patriots had won their last ten against the rival Jets dating back to the start of the 2016 season.
Take a look back at all the best sights and sounds shared across social media as the afternoon unfolded at MetLife Stadium below.
UR MY BOY DAVE!!!! @dandrews61 https://t.co/50mSbAorJh
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 19, 2021
Go time.#NEvsNYJ | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/prlceJzyqc
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2021
In the first quarter, the Patriots defense applied early pressure to Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as two interceptions led to 10 points after one.
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By the start of the second quarter, it was more of the same for Zach Wilson who threw his third interception of the game and second to cornerback J.C. Jackson.
The Patriots would again capitalize on the miscue and take a 13-3 lead into halftime.
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2021
Coming out of the locker room for the second half, Zach Wilson’s nightmare day rolled on when he threw his fourth pick to Devin McCourty.
D-MAC!!! Devin McCourty picks off Wilson who has now thrown 4 interceptions on the day! #Patriots pic.twitter.com/3qhErxUKo2
— Casey Baker (@_CaseyBaker) September 19, 2021
The turnover helped set up a Damien Harris rushing touchdown that had shades of Marshawn Lynch’s memorable “beast mode” score a decade ago.
Through three quarters the Patriots found themselves in complete control leading 19-3.
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Ghosts again ?!?
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) September 19, 2021
Sam Darnold in the 'seeing ghosts' game:
11/32, 86 yards, 4 INTs, sack, 3.6 QB rating
Zach Wilson so far today:
4/10, 54 yards, 4 INTs, 18.3 QB rating— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) September 19, 2021
Damien Harris you a dawg!!!
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) September 19, 2021
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Mac Jones with the assist: pic.twitter.com/c4YcslEQKO
— Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) September 19, 2021
Bill Belichick, to @TheGregHillShow, on Mac Jones pushing Damien Harris over the goal-line: "I don't know how much help Damien needed, but again, Mac is a competitive guy and love to see his competitive spirit come out … it's really probably a good thing."
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 20, 2021
As the third quarter wound down, kicker Nick Folk etched his name into the Patriots record books after making his 32nd straight field goal, surpassing the previous record of 31 set by Stephen Gostkowski.
Through three quarters the Patriots led 22-3.
Nick Folk has now hit 32-straight field goals, setting a new franchise record. Ironic that it comes on a 32-yarder.
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) September 19, 2021
A franchise-record 32 straight field goals. pic.twitter.com/daJ1iv6xI8
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2021
In the fourth quarter both the Patriots and Jets swapped field goals to conclude the scoring as Nick Folk added to his record.
Most Consecutive Field Goals in Patriots History:
33 Nick Folk
31 Stephen Gostkowski
25 Adam Vinatieri
23 Adam Vinatieri
21 Stephen Gostkowski— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) September 19, 2021
The Patriots would go on to win their first game of the season by a final score of 25-6 while handing Mac Jones his first career victory.
Next week the Patriots will return home to take Alvin Kamara and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1 pm EST.
Rookie respect. #NEvsNYJ@MacJones_10 @ZachWilson pic.twitter.com/01wX4IZFOk
— NFL (@NFL) September 19, 2021
GG’s !! A dub on the board. Congrats fellas! On to the next….
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) September 19, 2021
First win of the season feels GOOD.@McCourtyTwins | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/2MigDAF9qS
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2021
Nothing like being back home and Pats fans in NJ!!! https://t.co/EhebM3eWYw
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) September 20, 2021
Postgame celly.@_Uche35 | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/BTPdLLpIyA
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 19, 2021
Mac Jones Final Stats:
Total: 22/30 (73%) 186ydsBy Down:
1st: 12/13 (92%) 137yds
2nd: 7/9 (78%) 35yds
3rd: 3/8 (38%) 14yds pic.twitter.com/vSQIUyl0Sm— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) September 20, 2021
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