Robert Kraft was in a great mood as he toasted tequila with Patriots fans before Sunday’s 32-16 loss to the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London.
The Patriots owner, 83, appeared at the Greenwood Sports Pub and Kitchen, where he paid tribute to his team’s London fan base while addressing fans on the microphone on Saturday, as seen in a video obtained exclusively by The Post.
“We were driving to dinner and I was all inspired,” Kraft said as legions of fans captured the moment on their phones.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft at Greenwood Sports Bar and Kitchen in London the day before the Patriots lost to the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 20, 2024. The Post/Ian Mohr
“We’re going to have a shot of tequila… I want to thank you all!”
Kraft then took a take while the crowd went absolutely crazy.
“You guys are great! Please bring that spirit to the stadium tomorrow,” he said before fist-bumping some fans.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the Greenwood Sports Pub and Kitchen in London the day before the Patriots lost to the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 20, 2024. Post/Ian Mohr Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the Greenwood Sports Pub and Kitchen in London the day before the loss Patriots vs. Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on October 20, 2024. The Post/Ian Mohr
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin, who was standing behind Kraft at the bar, was seen throwing a shot.
Fans were heard chanting Kraft’s name in song in another clip obtained by The Post.
Things will likely be bleak on Sunday after New England is defeated by the Jaguars for their sixth straight loss.
Jacksonville did a better job of controlling the ball, scoring four straight after falling behind early, 10-0.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks into Wembley Stadium during an NFL pregame against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 20, 2024, in London. AP Michael Rubin and Robert Kraft attend Michael Rubin’s 2022 Fanatics Super Bowl on February 12, 2022 in Culver City, California. Getty Images for fanatics
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye went 26-for-37 for 276 yards and two touchdowns in his second career start.
First-year coach Jerrod Mayo described his team as “soft” after the game.
“Back to the drawing board,” Mayo said. “We can’t sit here and mess around.”
Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who parted ways with the team in January after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl victories, disagreed with Mayo’s comments.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Patriots player Joey Slay, 13, talk before an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium on October 20, 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
“It’s a lot of the same thing [players from last year]”I kind of ache for these guys because I call them soft, they’re not soft,” Belichick said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Monday.
“They were the best team in the league last year against expectations… I feel bad for the defensive players in that game… It’s a tough group.”
The Jets (2-5) face the Patriots (1-6) in Foxboro on Sunday.
