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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots sits on the bench after the loss to the New Orleans Saints after the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots sits on the bench after the loss to the New Orleans Saints after the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots released a statement expressing sympathy for the victims of the Buffalo supermarket shooting on May 15. It follows a tweet on the same by the Buffalo Bills.
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Both teams are rivals in the AFC East Division. But in the light of the tragic event, both teams releasde statements that showed their sympathy and support of the victims and the natives of Buffalo.
How did the Patriots react to the Buffalo shooting?
As per new reports, a gunman opened fire in a supermarket in Buffalo, killing 10. The attack, which occurred on May 15, 2022, is being investigated as a racially motivated attack.
The Patriots tweet mentioned the team was “Heartbroken by today’s news. Our thoughts are with the Buffalo community, the families of the victims, and all who are mourning these tragic losses.”
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Fans of the Patriots retweeted the Patriots’ tweets over 300 times. It also garnered many comments from followers. Such times show the best of sports are rivals on-field show their solidarity with each other.
In response to the rampage, the Bills tweeted a statement expressing their sympathy for “the victims, their families and friends” and the people of Buffalo.
Praying for and with our Buffalo community. Our hearts are with the victims, their families and friends.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 14, 2022
Bills’ fans on Twitter widely commented on the post. They showed solidarity with the victims and their families and the larger community of Buffalo. QB Josh Allen and LB Von Miller also reacted to the Buffalo tweet.
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The New England Patriots in the 2022 season
The Patriots begin the 2022 season on September 11, with a trip to the Miami Dolphins. This is the first time since 2016 that the Patriots will begin the season on the road. The Patriots vs Bills game for the 2022 season will be on December 2, 2022.
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Nov 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates with linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley (8) after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters
They hold multiple records for the Super Bowl, including wins (6), losses (5) and appearances (11). The New England Patriots won their last Super Bowl in 2018.
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