Top 5 New England Patriots games of the Bill Belichick era in throwback uniforms
#2 Best Pat Patriot game: Thanksgiving Day vs. Lions 2010
The Patriots played on Thanksgiving Day in 2010, and they made it even more special by wearing the classic red uniforms. The Patriots also treated their fans with a 45-24 victory over the Lions. 2010 was the first year of the new-wave Patriots offense with Bill O’Brien that featured two tight end sets with Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, as well as explosive plays.
The last time the Patriots wore their throwbacks against the Lions: Thanksgiving Day 2010. 🔴⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/94BO2aXz6L
— Pats Pulpit (@patspulpit) October 7, 2022
This game was a classic example of how explosive the Patriots' offense was in 2010, as they put up 45 points, and Brady threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns. Brady also took advantage of Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith, who gave up 125 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
#1 Best Pat Patriot game: Week 1 vs. Bills 2009
The Patriots' victory against the Buffalo Bills in the opening game of the 2009 season was remarkable because it was Brady’s first game back following an ACL tear in 2008. The game is memorable because Brady threw two clutch touchdown passes in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to tight end Benjamin Watson.
Every Patriots fan remembers Watson leaping for the game-winning touchdown in those beautiful Pat Patriot uniforms.
Hopefully, there be another iconic moment in the uniforms this Sunday against the Dolphins.