Best Of Social Media: Week 7 Jets vs Patriots

The New England Patriots looked to get a much-needed win in week seven against a struggling Jets team at Gillette Stadium.

Offensively, the Jets entered Sunday scoring a league-low 13.4 average points per game under first-year quarterback Zach Wilson. Back in week two, the Patriots won their first game of the year in blowout fashion over the Jets at MefLife Stadium in New Jersey by a 25-6 score.

Could the Patriots duplicate their success against their division rivals? Take a look back at the game through all the best postings shared across social media as they unfolded below.

Richard Seymour gets some love from Josh McDaniels. The Pats will honor their newest HOF inductee at halftime. Big Sey with the big red jacket! pic.twitter.com/ekbmNBrfdg

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) October 24, 2021

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The path is laid. @McCourtyTwins | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/LpTNj3hRaI

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

In the first quarter, the Patriots offense unleashed some trickery when wide receiver Nelson Agholor hauled in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Kendrick Bourne for the early lead.

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1452321771668004872?s=20

Celly celly.#BudLightCelly | @budlight pic.twitter.com/di0t2KYV14

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

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Two drives later, running back Damien Harris extended the Patriots lead to 14.

DAME TIME!!! Damien Harris caps off a dominant drive for the touchdown! The Patriots are running all over the Jets! #LFG pic.twitter.com/L412DhVIKd

— Casey Baker (@_CaseyBaker) October 24, 2021

Back in action for the first time after two healthy scratches, running back J.J. Taylor showed off the ability that dazzled many during training camp.

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1452329236484734985?s=20

After one quarter of play, kicker Nick Folk hit a career milestone to open the second, nailing a 39-yard attempt for his 300th made field goal.

Teammate and punter Jake Dailey shared this congratulatory message over Instagram following the game.

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Mr. 300. pic.twitter.com/bff0e32VEa

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

Midway through the second, the Jets finally got on the scoreboard thanks to a Corey Davis touchdown reception from quarterback Mike White, who replaced Zach Wilson following a hit by Matthew Judon leaving him with a right knee injury.

Leading 17-7 with seven minutes to go in the second, Mac Jones showed off his running ability on a third long. He was predictably pumped up after getting the first down.

MAC JONES WITH THE WHEELS! pic.twitter.com/R7YUpc8fTI

— Casey Baker (@_CaseyBaker) October 24, 2021

The play helped setup a Brandon Bolden 15 yard touchdown pass from Mac Jones to extend the Patriots lead to 24-7.

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1452337366660796420?s=20

.@dandrews61 was ready for @BB_HulkSmash's signature celebration.#BudLightCelly | @BudLight pic.twitter.com/o7dUc7zvyg

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

With the clock winding down on the first half, Hunter Henry celebrated “National Tight Ends Day” the right way by hauling in yet another touchdown pass to put the Patriots up 31-7 just before halftime.

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1452342229578702849?s=20

From @ESPNStatsInfo: Hunter Henry's 4 straight games with a receiving TD is the longest streak by a Patriots player since Chris Hogan in 2017, and the longest by a Patriots TE since Rob Gronkowski had a TD in 5 straight games spanning the 2014 and 2015 seasons.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 24, 2021

For the first 6 weeks of the season, DT Daniel Ekuale was flying under the radar on the practice squad … and so you can imagine what his reaction might have been when teammates (Wynn, Bourne, Andrews, Wise, Mason) swarmed him after his half-ending sack (courtesy CBS broadcast). pic.twitter.com/DP3Vyd4ATr

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 25, 2021

At halftime, the Patriots held a special ceremony honoring its newest inductees to the team Hall of Fame.

You can view the full ceremony in its entirety right here below.

Today's halftime ceremony honoring @TheHall's newest members, Tracy Sormanti and @BigSey93. pic.twitter.com/vQd07KYZa3

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

Defense wins championships. @BigSey93 soaks it all in and recognizes the “Defense!” chants from behind the stage. pic.twitter.com/8wsiWiOciv

— The Hall presented by RTX (@TheHall) October 24, 2021

To open the second half, the Jets found the end zone for the second and final time of the game when Elijah Moore scored from 19 yards out, a two-point conversion attempt failed. The score was now 31-13 still very much in favor of New England.

A drive later Nick Folk added his second field goal of the game, this time from 50 yards (a first this season).

Meanwhile on defense, the Patriots secondary continued to pick apart Jets backup quarterback Matt White and the rout was on.

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From @ESPNStatsInfo: J.C. Jackson has his 20th career interception. Each of his last 4 have come against the Jets, including all 3 this season.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 24, 2021

Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson stands with five interceptions over his last four meetings with the Jets, beginning against quarterback Joe Flacco in November 2020.

— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) October 24, 2021

In the fourth quarter, the Patriots put the game well out of reach as Damien Harris scored for the second time and J.J. Taylor added two touchdowns of his own. Mac Jones meanwhile went over 300 yards passing for the first time in his career as the Patriots went on to win in dominating fashion by a final score of 54-13 to get back within a game of .500 at 3-4.

The victory marked the Patriots 12th straight win over the Jets and their first win at home this season, they’ll look to put together their first winning streak of the year when they travel to Los Angeles to take on Justin Herbert and the Chargers next Sunday.

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Mac Jones has thrown for 307 yards — first career 300-yard game for the #Patriots rookie.

— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) October 24, 2021

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“Probably the fastest I ran all game,”
Damien Harris says smiling, before adding: “You see a young guy have that success, and have that hard work pay off, it’s a great feeling.” https://t.co/RwqN5eze8z

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1452365906890350598?s=20

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JJ Taylor scores his second touchdown of the game and the Patriots have 54 points today.

That's the most points scored since 2013 when the Pats scored 55 against Pittsburgh

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) October 24, 2021

This is the Patriots' ninth 50+ point performance of the Bill Belichick era. pic.twitter.com/iTVfmncepa

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) October 24, 2021

Happy coach: Bill Belichick is going up to every player on the Patriots sideline during this break and shaking each of their hands.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) October 24, 2021

What better way to celebrate #NationalTightEndsDay than with a Patriots win?!@Hunter_Henry84 | @NFL pic.twitter.com/wwnmo6l0rL

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

It probably took a bit longer than he hoped, but Mac Jones gets his first W at Gillette and shares some gear with a lucky fan pic.twitter.com/4BrGIVGakj

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) October 24, 2021

https://twitter.com/NFLonCBS/status/1452370510227124227?s=20

Home win.@DHx34 | @GilletteStadium pic.twitter.com/4PFSDwRJxp

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

“We all needed that one, everybody…all of Pats Nation, including us.”

Patriots players react to today’s win. pic.twitter.com/rNBJMJTFV5

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 24, 2021

FINAL

Patriots 54
Jets 13

JONES: 24/36, 307 yards, 2 TD
BOURNE: 4 rec, 68 yards, 1/1, 25 yards, TD
BOLDEN: 6 rec, 79 yards, TD
AGHOLOR: 2 rec, 51 yards, TD
MEYERS: 5 rec, 44 yards
HARRIS: 14 car, 106 yards, 2 TD
DUGGER: 9 tackles, INT
JACKSON: 4 tackles, INT
BRYANT: Sack, FF

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) October 24, 2021