The New England Patriots lost Sunday’s game to the Buffalo Bills by a 27-21 score.
It was not an easy day for quarterback Bailey Zappe, who threw three interceptions on the day. The offense was able to find its groove later in the game, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the turnovers.
Wide receiver and special-teamer Jalen Reagor made the game interesting to start, as he took a 98-yard kickoff return to the house. Nevertheless, the Bills were able to edge the Patriots out in this one. With the loss, the Patriots moved up to the second overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft.
Twitter had plenty of reactions to the game, with fans looking towards the NFL draft. Here is some of the best social media commentary from Sunday’s game:
CALEB WILLIAMS, YOU ARE A NEW ENGLAND PATRIOT https://t.co/4z82HXFROK
— Azul🇲🇽 (@ZulOffABean) December 31, 2023
The New England patriots are now 4-12 pic.twitter.com/DjgqD8P6ks
— Just Cece 🏈 (@JustCeceSports) December 31, 2023
Giving up 4 turnovers, kicker missing 2 FG’s, and only losing by 6… the 2023 New England Patriots in a nutshell.
— Anthony Davis (@AD_CoachDavis) December 31, 2023
And Cardinals won. Yeeaaaaaa babyyy pic.twitter.com/75tJeW1bEA
— Scott Almeida (@Scottalmeida6) December 31, 2023
Jayden Daniels you are a New England Patriot
— Don Łes (@Buaba_) December 31, 2023
NEW ENGLAND WE HAVE THE SECOND PICK AGAIN
— Patriots Place (4-11) PAIN (@ScottDr35151795) December 31, 2023
Thank God we didn’t do more damage to our draft position. But why subject us to the stress of a close game? The @Patriots used to be the smartest franchise in all of sports. Trying to win games after being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs is dumb. #Patriots #ForeverNE https://t.co/gpyLxkBjTj
— Chris (@NewEnglandChris) December 31, 2023
Caleb Williams u ready to be a New England patriot?
— 🎯 (@BlikPart4) December 31, 2023
Drake Maye you are a New England Patriot https://t.co/Nw1jl0kZ3X
— PETEЯ (@CowTrivia) December 31, 2023
Oh don’t forget about those missed field goals!!! Ryland gets too darn nervous! Man he’s awful!
— AnnieM (@AnnieM58447222) December 31, 2023
Sign me I can kick thru the uprights
— 💜 (@thefutxre) December 31, 2023
I still love my Patriots. Happy New Year Patriots and Robert Kraft and all Patriots families. pic.twitter.com/cxiBD4beau
— Catherine Runnals (@ctrunnals) December 31, 2023
Competitive game and an L = W
— The Aussie Witness (@sawr_i) December 31, 2023
Fought hard. This team has a lot of potential to be great.
— k (@thatdudekb) December 31, 2023
Worth it. You kept up and didn’t embarrass the fans and Arizona won!
— Jen O (@JenOmeter) December 31, 2023
— # Team Rousey (@RondaRouseyFan) December 31, 2023
good performance and good result for the draft pick. good work today fellas. happy new year!
— kreisler (@kreislerafc) December 31, 2023
Bookending a year of suckage! Least back up to #2 pick!!
— Liam Davis (@YoungLiamDavis) December 31, 2023
Way to tank fellas 🙏
— Michael McCorkle Jones (@jussaSportsGuy) December 31, 2023
Great job boys! Wanted to lose but wanted it to be close. #2 here we come!
— Warner (@NotAlexWarner) December 31, 2023
