Social Media Reacts to Rams' Narrow Win Over Patriots

It was ugly, but the Los Angeles Rams got it done Sunday against the New England Patriots. Social media had thoughts about the win.

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Rams have climbed back to .500 with a 28-22 win over the New England Patriots. At times it looked like the Rams were playing down to their vastly inferior opponent. But the offense was indomitable and the defense came up with the right plays in the victory.

The Internet had thoughts. Here are the zingers.

Social media shared it's thoughts early when Patriots' first-round quarterback Drake Maye began making plays. It has become abundantly clear that if the best quarterback in this most recent is the Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels, then Maye is the No. 2 guy in the draft class.

He has exhibited elite arm talent, athleticism, and playmaking ability. The Patriots made the right choice in taking Maye.

However, he had a big fumble early on that gave the ball to the Rams. The line missed a big assignment and Braden Fiske, one of many of the Rams' own draft gems, jarred the ball loose.

It was near instantaneous, the calls for a better team around the rookie quarterback.

Drake Maye trying so hard to elevate this team

— Savage (@SavageSports_) November 17, 2024

That play alone should make patriots fans forget about tet and draft oline. We are actively trying to kill this kid

— Drake Maye QB1! WE DID IT! (@Acasualpatsfan) November 17, 2024

The Rams' young defenders got plenty of praise, though. Fiske and Jared Verse have been nothing short of the best defensive rookies in the league this season. For a team to have gotten both is a magnificent example of scouting, drafting, and development.

Fiske's Florida State heritage, and the playoff snub from last season, were brought up jokingly by fans. Well, Seminoles fans likely weren't joking.

Yeah but braden fiske didn't play in the SEC so how could he sack somebody in the NFL...?????...🙄🤨🤔🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

— JimmyMurphy37421 (@murphy37421) November 17, 2024

The Rams have done a nice job of rebuilding their defensive front:

🐏 Jared Verse
🐏 Kobie Turner
🐏 Bobby Brown III
🐏 Byron Young
🐏 Braden Fiskepic.twitter.com/A4XBTAAgXs

— All-22 (@All22_PFF) November 17, 2024

Puka Nacua capitalized on the turnover, making a highlight-reel grab to put the Rams ahead, 14-7.

Has Puka Nacua ever been covered, even once, in his career? Open every play

— Chris Cottrell (@OffAirOnPoint) November 17, 2024

Here's another angle of Puka Nacua's unreal touchdown catch

Superman Nacua pic.twitter.com/DyN4pyRiDC

— Ben Brown 🌻 (@BenBrownPL) November 17, 2024

The Rams would never relinquish the lead, despite getting outscored 14-12 in the second half. The players that needed to show up did just that. Cooper Kupp had 106 yards and two touchdowns. Matthew Stafford finished with 295 yards and four touchdown passes.

The Rams continued their struggles on third down, to much of the fans' chagrin. The red zone woes were overcame against the Patriots. The Patriots were down five with under two minutes to go and it looked like Maye could have had his chance for a two-minute drill.

Kameryn Kinchens came up with a clutch interception and that sealed the game for the Rams. They are now 5-5 on the season.

Kam “Ed Reed” Kinchens

— Juan Snow (@RickyJustinian2) November 17, 2024

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