The New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a 21-18 margin on Thursday night.
Quarterback Bailey Zappe had a stellar game in the shocking upset win, throwing for 240 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Not only was the New England offense led by Zappe, but it was also led by the stellar play of tight end Hunter Henry, along with wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster, who had a team-high 90 receiving yards.
The team was also able to find contributions from running back Ezekiel Elliott. The veteran rusher had 22 carries for 68 yards on the ground, and he added a receiving touchdown to his line as well.
New Englandβs defense made life difficult for Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who threw for 190 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Safety Jabrill Peppers came up with the takeaway and helped set up one of New Englandβs touchdowns.
Patriots Twitter was excited about the win, and weβve compiled some of the best reactions from social media.
Imagine losing to the 2023 New England Patriots. Pittsburgh having 7 wins is the biggest lie in Pro Football #NEvsPIT
β Kieran L (@kieran_shaker) December 8, 2023
WHAT A WIN FOR THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
β Chicago Dill (@DillonCaraballo) December 8, 2023
Well, the New England Patriots are going to win in Pittsburgh. Who would have thunk it?
β Ken Fang β Very Asian With a Blue Checkmark (@fangsbites) December 8, 2023
We are about to lose to the New England Patriots in 2023
β Julian (@ZOfficialJ_8) December 8, 2023
The Steelers may be even more unserious than I thought. However, the Patriots winning this game is absolutely hilarious from a NFL Draft standpoint. Bo Nix, youβre a New England Patriot!
β Sam Neumann (@Sam_Neumann_) December 8, 2023
the new england patriots never fail to make me pissed
β ryan (@ggryan_) December 8, 2023
Wouldnβt be Steelers Vs Patriots without New England getting the benefit of a really bad call
β π π»Michael Costa: Saint ThiccolassβοΈ (@MichaelCosta9) December 8, 2023
Steelers lost to the patriots!? LMAOO letβs gooo
β β‘οΈnovemberΞ£veryownβ‘οΈ (@onlySmoove_) December 8, 2023
We forever OWN the…
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