Best Of Social Media: Week 13 Patriots vs Bills
Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
The New England Patriots traveled to Buffalo for their first meeting against the Bills with an opportunity to hold onto first place in the AFC heading into their bye week.
Heading into the game, the weather elements were expected to play a big role as windy conditions with gusts over 50mph were expected to cause havoc on the passing game for both teams.
Check out all the best postings shared across social media before, during, and after the “Monday Night Football” matchup below.
The wind in Buffalo is howling! Early view from the booth via @patsradio pic.twitter.com/t7dsulx9er
— 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985TheSportsHub) December 6, 2021
https://twitter.com/JoeGiza/status/1468003731107155969?s=20
80 & 81. pic.twitter.com/Khw3vbtTXT
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 7, 2021
In the first quarter, the Patriots struck first when running back Damien Harris broke loose for a 64 yard touchdown run for the game’s first points.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1468033263495102464?s=20
https://twitter.com/SweetFeet_White/status/1468032009054429192?s=20
Patriots RBs pulling for one another:
As Damien Harris crosses the goal-line on his TD, check out the top of the screen. That is Brandon Bolden, in full sprint, racing down the bench-area/sideline so he can be there to celebrate with Harris in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/LijzReKnHL
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 7, 2021
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Damien Harris' 64-yard TD was the longest rushing TD for the Patriots since 1997 (Curtis Martin 70-yarder).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 7, 2021
Leading 8-0 following a two-point conversion, a miscue on a punt return by N’Keal Harry gave the Bills the ball in the red zone for the first time and Josh Allen capitalized on the mistake with a 14 yard touchdown toss to Gabriel Davis to bring the home team within one at 8-7 after a quarter.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1468037198163312644?s=20
Looking for points back, kicker Nick Folk showed no fear of the windy conditions as the Patriots extended their lead up to four following this field goal in the second quarter.
NICK FOLK DOESN'T MISS EVEN IN 50 MPH WINDS THIS MAN IS INCREDIBLE pic.twitter.com/AZRRSB3FJx
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
Matt Judon just lit up Josh Allen pic.twitter.com/XDPfiNVFAj
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
Heading into the locker room at halftime the Patriots found themselves leading the Bills 11-7 despite just a single passing attempt by Mac Jones and every other offensive play a run.
Via @EliasSports: The Patriots have the fewest first-half passing attempts (1) by a team since at least 1978.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 7, 2021
During the third quarter, the Bills trimmed their deficit to one, but the Patriot’s defense continued to stifle the Josh Allen-led offense.
J.C. Jackson very nearly just turned this into a pick-six pic.twitter.com/0o2U9X0WNG
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
With one quarter remaining, the Patriots kept pounding the football on the ground as Mac Jones added just two more pass attempts the rest of the way.
The Bills defense remained unable to find an answer despite knowing the Patriots game plan.
https://twitter.com/Edelman11/status/1468059100634398721?s=20
Most demoralizing feeling on defense…they know they’re gonna run it, you know they’re gonna run it and you STILL can’t stop it.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/rcolvin3/status/1468059433712373763?s=20
A Nick Folk 34 yard field Goal goal extended the Patriots lead to four at 14-10 while the Bills fell victim to the wind on their own attempt a drive later.
NICK FOLK KICKS IT THROUGH A HURRICANE AND HE DOES. NOT. MISS. pic.twitter.com/HxM5ZTR8Ov
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
Tyler Bass kicks a field goal into the wind and it's no good pic.twitter.com/DBbQ34ZtSI
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/rcolvin3/status/1468063671372992519?s=20
Despite all of the Bills struggles on this night, with two minutes remaining in the game, they had a chance to score the go-ahead touchdown but were once again denied by the Patriots defense to seal the road victory.
How did Josh Allen avoid getting sacked on this play? Unreal pic.twitter.com/Oniw8l68ep
— Ben Brown (@BenBrownPL) December 7, 2021
THE PATRIOTS GET THE STOP ON 4TH DOWN! LET’S GOOOO pic.twitter.com/OVwWYIeX1d
— Casey Baker – New Account (@_CaseyBaker) December 7, 2021
The Patriots would defeat the Bills by a final score of 14-10 to extend their winning streak to seven while remaining undefeated on the road in 2021 and ensuring the top playoff seed in the AFC belongs to them.
A bye week is next for the Patriots before a trip to Indianapolis to take on the Colts on December 18th.
Coming home with a win.@dandrews61 | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/PnCk1lvtKh
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 7, 2021
10/10 https://t.co/vqbClXuQ80
— David Andrews (@dandrews61) December 7, 2021
“How can that not be a memorable thing?”
Patriots players react to last night’s win. pic.twitter.com/C34j7TCJBf
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/1468070573276205058?s=20
https://twitter.com/SweetFeet_White/status/1468070961073344512?s=20
It’s all about finding ways to win.
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/TedyBruschi/status/1468073012369014789?s=20
Big Dub!
— Davon Godchaux (@ChauxDown) December 7, 2021
From @ESPNStatsInfo: The Patriots had a rush attempt on 32 consecutive offensive plays from 0:43 in the 1st quarter to 7:24 in the 4th (excluding punts, field goals, kickoffs, and penalties). That's the longest streak of rushes by a team in a game over the last 40 seasons.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/BournePoly11/status/1468253820748763142?s=20
I care about WINS! not fantasy points!
— Kendrick Bourne Poly (@BournePoly11) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/BournePoly11/status/1468265463260065797?s=20
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMR3cMlpqP/
Sometimes Belichick would tell the offense we weren’t throwing until we get _______ first downs. So you receivers better block if you want to catch a pass today.
Never heard him say we aren’t throwing, the entire game! Lol
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) December 7, 2021
https://twitter.com/KVN_03/status/1468239318447796240?s=20
Posted Under: Patriots Video
Tags: Brandon Bolden Brandon King Chase Winovich Christian Barmore Damien Harris David Andrews Davon Godchaux Isaiah Wynn Ja'Whaun Bentley Jakob Johnson James White Julian Edelman Justin Bethel Kendrick Bourne Kyle Van Noy Mac Jones Matthew Judon Nick Folk Tedy Bruschi Trent Brown
