The New England Patriots lost to the Minnesota Vikings by a 26-33 margin on Thursday night.
It was a game that featured explosive offenses as both Kirk Cousins and Mac Jones were able to move the ball down the field efficiently. Early touchdowns by both teams set the tone early. From there, both Jones and Cousins were able to slice and dice the opposing defenses.
Twitter was ablaze for the Thanksgiving finale, as all the stars came out to play in this one. Justin Jefferson had nine catches for 139 yards and a touchdown on the evening. Meanwhile, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones went 28-of-39 passing for 382 yards and two touchdowns. Both were stellar performances in an exciting game.
Let’s take a look at the best reactions of the night on Twitter.
Fans were not happy with the officiating in the game
Nelson Agholor when he drops a game saving catch pic.twitter.com/blXOyMZPQR
— Give Maxey the Max (@dex_isnt_famous) November 25, 2022
Idk who started the narrative that the refs like the Patriots
— Hugh Hass (@antiblm69) November 25, 2022
Kirk Cousins silenced a LOT of the haters tonight. In primetime.
— Purple FTW! Podcast (@PurpleForTheWin) November 25, 2022
I said the same thing. A no-call on a CLEAR AND OBVIOUS pass interference and a no-call on a hit to Mac's head. There is a clear and obvious bias in almost every game I watch and I am not just talking about Patriots games.
— Sharon Black (@sdblack1755) November 25, 2022
If Kirk cousins gets a grill because of this game I will never forgive bill Belichick
— Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) November 25, 2022
Congratulations to the refs who I assume are about to pay off their mortgages with the amount of money they must’ve had on Minnesota tonight
— Jake (@JakeUNC21) November 25, 2022
@NFLOfficiating
Please justify. 😳 game for your crew tonight. https://t.co/PvxrmxL0xO— Gary (@SomeGuyoffTheSt) November 25, 2022
Sorry Pats, as a Vikings fan that was easily one of the most one sided reffing I’ve seen that went for the Vikings. I think the Pats were the better team and Vikings got bailed out 100%.
— Beer (@MNBeer3) November 25, 2022
Myles Bryant and Nelson Agholor having IQs in the single digits pic.twitter.com/tMdCptl6cP
— not will 🇩🇪 (@DybalaRBW) November 25, 2022
Vikings Best MVP Teammates Whole Night: pic.twitter.com/lcpOBWhe2d
— 24 (@LegitLakerFan22) November 25, 2022
The pats secondary pic.twitter.com/3zPVDnGT3m
— Jays Enthusiast (@gReenbean_26) November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving final. pic.twitter.com/HGwTjso6PC
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 25, 2022
Coming from a Bills fan,
That was the most embarrassing referee performance I’ve ever seen
I feel bad for y’all— Aidan Weston (@billsmafiarise) November 25, 2022
Agree,from a Steelers fan .pathetic .
— Haroldmccoy (@Haroldm22618925) November 25, 2022
If only we didn’t run into the punter
— Nick (boston sports enjoyer) (@nickdelpizzahut) November 25, 2022
— Andrew Gardner (@GardnerAndrew_) November 25, 2022
MVP today pic.twitter.com/SLGIgyykeo
— Beans ☘️🇺🇸 (@44cbeans) November 25, 2022
Refs cost us this game
— … (@JaysGotNext) November 25, 2022
Mac Jones play his best game of the season but the refs, Matt Patricia and, Myles Bryant have to screw that up 😭 pic.twitter.com/AOMioet7uz
— JonnyLeTran5 (@JonnyLeTran5) November 25, 2022
Refs historical night vs New England🔥
Missed Holding calls on the kick return TD😱
Hunter Henry TD taken away🥶🤧
BS targeting call on 3rd down in redzone😰👀
Allowed a Timeout after a Delay of game ‼️💯
Hunter Henry held not called on 3rd & 1😮💨🎯
MVP?🤔⁉️
— mex (@literallymex) November 25, 2022
