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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 19: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to Mac Jones #10 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 19: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to Mac Jones #10 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Bill Belichick-coached New England Patriots suffered the narrowest of defeats at the hands of Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. The 6-time Super Bowl champions put up a brave fight but couldn’t prevent a 19-17 loss at the Gillette Stadium in front of home fans.
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Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles from New Orleans Saints linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The Patriots knew they had to come away with a win today while going up against a struggling Houston Texans side without first-choice starter, Tyrod Taylor. But it looked like an upset was on the cards.
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But LB Jamie Collins, who re-signed for the Patriots for a 3rd stint earlier this week, came through and helped spark a comeback which was completed by rookie quarterback Mac Jones in the 4th quarter.
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Mac Jones, Hunter Henry star as Patriots defeat the Houston Texans
Clutch. pic.twitter.com/ODbnISEW1k
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 10, 2021
New England Patriots rookie, Mac Jones, did not have his ‘best day’ at office in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. But, in conclusion, he did enough to guide his team to an ugly 25-22 come-from-behind win on the road. The former Alabama quarterback threw for 231 yards with 1 passing TD against 1 interception.
But it was kicker Nick Folk’s game-winning chip shot from 21 yards that sealed the deal for the visitors. Bill Belichick’s boys rallied in the 4th quarter, scoring 10 points on the trot to tie the game.
Bill Belichick on Mac Jones: "Always counting on him to do the right thing. He really does it at a high level. It's impressive." pic.twitter.com/IEUArDjJeI
— Henry McKenna (@McKennAnalysis) October 10, 2021
Twitter reacts to the New England Patriots’ comeback win
Solid 25-22 comeback win for the Patriots to improve to 2 and 3 on the season.
Now it's time for the Red Sox and Rays from Fenway.
What a day for New England sports fans!@NBC10— Joe Kayata (@NBC10_Joe) October 10, 2021
The Patriots came back and got the job done, but somebody still needs to be held responsible for this poor play. Anyway, the 25-22 win improves New England to 2-3 ahead of next week's game against the Cowboys.
— MusketFire (@Musket_Fire) October 10, 2021
This was a game in which the Patriots were set up for failure. It was by no means pretty, but they competed and won, which has to make New England fans optimistic.
— Dave Brown (@ThatDaveBrown) October 10, 2021
The Patriots are going to win this game because the Texans are bad.
Hopefully next week New England can avoid also looking like a bad team.
— Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) October 10, 2021
Hunter Henry of the New England #Patriots celebrates a touchdown during the second half against the Houston #Texans 📸: @carm_photo #nfl #NFLSunday pic.twitter.com/kYrbS0YITV
— Getty Images Sport (@GettySport) October 10, 2021
Welcome back to New England, Jamie Collins. #ForeverNE | #Patriots | #NFL pic.twitter.com/t9s1UxCBWG
— Nick Galle (@thenickgalle) October 10, 2021
The #Texans recorded just 4 QB hits today. Mac Jones had been hit 40 times in the previous 4 games. https://t.co/SBlrAN3Rqc
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) October 10, 2021
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Memo to Mac Jones: Don't throw to Trevon Diggs next Sunday. https://t.co/bWzyxEMzoq
— Pats Pulpit (@patspulpit) October 10, 2021
Following Sunday’s win, the Patriots will be full of confidence heading into their Week 6 game against the high-flying Dallas Cowboys. The Dak Prescott-led franchise are one of the most consistent performing offensive units this season.
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It will take a defensive masterclass from coach Belichick and his defence to beat America’s team next weekend. You can’t afford to miss out on this one!
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