The New England Patriots returned home on Sunday to take on the Cleveland Browns who also came into the matchup with an identical 5-4 record.
Notable lineup changes saw tackle Trent Brown return to the offensive line for the first time since week one after sustaining a calf injury and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson starting at running back due to Damien Harris recovering from a concussion he sustained last week.
Take a look at all of the best postings and moments shared across social media before, during, and after the game below by members of the team and local media below.
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Navy F18s over @GilletteStadium for #SaluteToService pic.twitter.com/8mpMKmMZM1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 14, 2021
They look pretty high up from here…..coulda sworn they were feet over the stadium….crazy https://t.co/pfwNAdrYHN
— David Andrews (@dandrews61) November 15, 2021
Run your own race.@mccourtytwins | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/vsqwP9XgVT
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 14, 2021
Some big "going for 4 in a row" energy with Mac Jones' runout today pic.twitter.com/07lib6SNbk
— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) November 14, 2021
In the first quarter, the Browns struck first when quarterback Baker Mayfield found tight end Austin Hooper to give the visitors an opening drive 7-0 lead. Running back D’Ernest Johnson led the way for Cleveland thanks to his 58 rushing yards on the drive. That yardage was the second-most ever given up by the Patriots on an opening drive under Bill Belichick.
Despite the tough start, the Patriots like many other times this season weren’t phased and responded with their longest opening touchdown drive in the Belichick era.
Quarterback Mac Jones would find Hunter Henry to knot the game at seven all through one-quarter of play.
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Hunter Henry’s 6th TD reception in the last 7 games
— Boston Sports Info (@bostonsportsinf) November 14, 2021
From @ESPNStatsInfo: The Patriots' opening TD drive took 9:39, their longest opening drive TD under Bill Belichick (since 2000).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 14, 2021
The Browns looked to respond back to open the second quarter, but second-year safety Kyle Dugger’s strong season continued when he picked off Mayfield to set up the Patriots first lead of the day.
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Kyle Dugger: 3rd interception of the season. He also leads the team in tackles (53).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 14, 2021
Hell yea Doug!
— J Jones (@justjjones) November 14, 2021
A Rhamondre Stevenson rushing touchdown put the Patriots ahead 14-7 and they wouldn’t look back.
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Midway through the second quarter, Mac Jones continued to pick apart the Browns defense.
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The dime to Jakobi Meyers helped set up what may be the best throw and catch of the season (so far) for the Patriots on this touchdown pass by Jones to Kendrick Bourne.
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Not just the #BudLightCelly dance and handshake, but the squad chivalry. @budlight | #CLEvsNE pic.twitter.com/Mqn7eZRndX
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 14, 2021
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Patriots' third 99-yard TD drive under Bill Belichick, with each of the previous 2 coming during the 2011 season (Week 1 at Dolphins, Week 2 vs Chargers).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 14, 2021
What a shot of the Kendrick Bourne touchdown catch. (via Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/81iLYaU64c
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) November 14, 2021
The touchdown to Bourne plus an additional Nick Folk field goal gave the Patriots a commanding 24-7 lead heading into halftime.
As both teams returned to the field for the second half, life didn’t get much better for the Browns offense as the Patriots defense continued to shut them down.
Browns offense since opening drive
3 plays, 3 yards, INT
5 plays 23 yards, punt
3 plays, -5 yards, punt
1 play, -9 yards, half
5 plays, 19 yards, punt1.82 yards/play.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) November 14, 2021
The Patriots offense meanwhile, continued to shine as they looked to put the game away.
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Mac dropping dimes!
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) November 14, 2021
A Rhamondre Stevenson rushing score, his second of the day, pushed the Patriots lead to 31-7 through three quarters.
TWO FOR THE ROOK! Rhamondre Stevenson with his 2nd TD of the day! #Patriots pic.twitter.com/Mf4QieZuRt
— Casey Baker (@_CaseyBaker) November 14, 2021
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The dominance by New England on all phases continued into the fourth, as Mac Jones iced the win with his first career three-touchdown game.
9.5 sacks on the year now for Matthew Judon, tying his career high.
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) November 14, 2021
Hunter Henry 3 Yd pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk Kick) 38-7 NE
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Press-box announcement: First 3-TD pass game of Mac Jones' career.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 14, 2021
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Hunter Henry's 7th receiving TD this season are the most through the Patriots' first 10 games since 2015 (both Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman did it that year).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) November 14, 2021
Now leading 38-7 with seven to go in the fourth quarter, Jones’ day was over as Brian Hoyer stepped in under center to finish it off.
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Despite the game being now well out of reach, the play of the day came in garbage time when at long last Jakobi Meyers found the end zone for the first time in his career as his teammates and fans erupted in celebration.
There it is. @jkbmyrs5 | #ForeverNE
Next up: #NEvsATL on #TNFonFOX pic.twitter.com/BVY14npaX3
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 14, 2021
Most receiving yards ever without a TD and on his 135th catch, Jakobi Meyers finds the end zone. Congrats @jkbmyrs5
— The Hall presented by RTX (@TheHall) November 14, 2021
Whole team wanted that @jkbmyrs5 TD. #BudLightCelly | @budlight pic.twitter.com/IJEk280PHb
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 14, 2021
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Bark bark ! https://t.co/amNEYZzH5X
— Gunner Olszewski (@GunnerOlszewski) November 14, 2021
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More than half of the #ForeverNE rushed into the end zone to celebrate Jakobi Meyers TD catch is all you need to know about how much this Patriots team is absolutely jelling together the last 4 weeks #NFL pic.twitter.com/thrK5yEAXD
— Shukri Wrights (@ShukriWrights) November 14, 2021
Jakobi Meyers, still very pumped about his touchdown. pic.twitter.com/AbWKQyLMRT
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) November 16, 2021
The Patriots would go on to defeat the Browns by a final score of 45-7 to win their fourth game in a row.
AY big dub.@greengoblin | @BournePoly11 pic.twitter.com/1WirnzE9OM
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 15, 2021
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Jakobi Meyers @jkbmyrs5 finally finds the end zone in a #Patriots win. Our convo. pic.twitter.com/dPUb0VbV1I
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) November 14, 2021
Three 90-yard touchdown drives for the first time in the Belichick era: ?? pic.twitter.com/1sRfrFhy1y
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 15, 2021
Another milestone day for BB. pic.twitter.com/zh5KPm2hvU
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 16, 2021
"Overall a great team win, that's how you want to play the game of football."
Patriots players on today's victory. pic.twitter.com/PLf2Z9VHGS
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 15, 2021
Mac Jones Final Stats:
19/23 (82.6%) 198yds 3 TDsBy Down:
1st: 7/8 (87.5%) 62yds
2nd: 6/8 (75%) 56yds 2TDs
3rd: 6/7 (85.7%) 80yds 1TD— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) November 14, 2021
Big Dub!LFG…
— Davon Godchaux (@ChauxDown) November 14, 2021
Felt like old times!! LFG??
— Trent Brown (@Trent) November 14, 2021
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