Patriots

The emotional rollercoaster

Fan misery across the game window. Up is worse.

What happened

D.Maye carved up the Jets with the kind of quiet efficiency that used to feel mythological around here — the 19-yard strike to M.Hollins and back-to-back D.Douglas connections set the tone, and T.Henderson's 7-yard touchdown run made it feel routine. A.Borregales clanging a 45-yarder off the upright is the only thing keeping fans from fully unclenching. First winning record in four years, best mark in the league, and the strange new problem of having to take this team seriously.

What fans said

• “WE OFFICIALLY WILL HAVE A WINNING RECORD!!”

  u/Unlikely-Section-848▲ 385joy

• “Just as we all predicted at the start of the season - first place in the league!!”

  u/Chad2Badd▲ 358joy

• “No better feeling then winning on primetime and going to bed happy. GO PATS FUCK THE JETS”

  u/BurgerNugget12▲ 249joy

• “Best record in the NFL. First winning season in 4 years. Vibes are high man.”

  u/MembershipSingle7137▲ 248joy

• “We overcame the trap Thursday night divisional game, we’re #1 in the afc.”

  u/mrmarkme▲ 214pride

• “Say it with me, folks: Trap game? Never fuckin’ heard of her!”

  u/ColtPersonality92▲ 149joy

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