The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots will kick off Week 2 of the preseason with a Thursday night tilt at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
This will be the first time these two teams have met in the preseason since 2021. Their last meeting was a 35-0 victory by the Patriots at Lincoln Financial Field. The last regular season matchup was September 10, 2023 when the Eagles beat the Patriots 25-20 at Gillette Field.
The two teams have played 23 times in the preseason. The Patriots hold a 13-10 edge in the exhibition series. During the regular season, however, the two teams have met 14 times with the Eagles holding a slim 8-6 series lead.
For the Eagles, rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean was activated on Tuesday for the joint practices with the Patriots and could see some playing time on Thursday night. Getting the rookie second-rounder some snaps will likely be a priority for the Eagles.
For the Patriots, watch for Drake Maye, this year’s No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The young quarterback out of North Carolina is looking to establish himself as the starter in New England over Bailey Zappe.
There are a lot of young, exciting players to watch on both teams, but we are sure fans also want to see Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and of course this year’s latest addition running back Saquon Barkley. ... but the world might have a wait a while for a big portion of all of that.
Mums the word around the Eagles camp on who will and won’t play on Thursday night, but keep your eyes on No. 33 in the defensive backfield as DeJean looks to make up for lost time in camp.
WHAT: Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) at New England Patriots (1-0)
WHEN: Thursday, August 15, 7:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Gillette Stadium - Foxboro, MA (65,878)
TELEVISION: NBC10
RADIO: 94WIP
TICKETS: Ticketmaster
SPREAD: Eagles -2.5TOTAL: 33.5
MONEYLINE: Eagles +120 - Patriots -140
1ST QUARTER
Patriots First Drive - The Opening kickoff went through the endzone and the Patriots started their drive at the 30 yard line. Jacoby Brissett started the game and the Patriots went three and out. New England punter Bryce Baringer booted a 65 yard kick to pin the Eagles back at their own 3-yard line.
Eagles First Drive - The Eagles started the drive at their own 3-yard line. Quarterback Kenny Pickett started the game and was 1-1 for 1 yard as the Eagles went 3 and out.
Patriots Second Drive - New England started the drive at the Philadelphia 39-yard line after a good punt return from former Eagle Jalen Reagor. Brissett led the Patriots to the Eagles 8-yard line. On 3rd-5, Brissett threw into the end zone INTERCEPTION.
Eagles Second Drive - The Eagles started their drive at their own 47 yard line. They would drive 30 yards in 8 plays leading to a Jake Elliott 42-yard field goal. GOOD.
Patriots Third Drive - After an explosive return by Reagor, the Patriots took over at their own 39. They were only able to move the ball three yards before they were forced to PUNT.
Eagles Third Drive - Following the punt, the Eagles got the ball on their own 19-yard line. Kenny Pickett still under center. The Eagles only gained three yards before punting again.
END OF QUARTER - EAGLES 3 - PATRIOTS 0
2nd QUARTER
Patriots First Drive - Drake Maye at quarterback. Maye scrambles for 5 on second down, then made a play down the field to convert on third. PENALTY - Eagles called for 15-yard personal foul penalty - Roughing the Passer. Ball to the Eagles 35. The drive stalled and kicker Chad Ryland nails a 51-yard field goal to tie the game.
Patriots Second Drive - Rookie quarterback Drake Maye led the Patriots 45 yards in 8 plays. On the 9th play, Maye dropped back, then scrambled right and into the endzone for a touchdown and a 10-3 lead.
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER - The Eagles had 2 drives into the Patriots 30-yard line but failed on 4th-1 on both drives. Neither team was able to score.
END OF 3RD QUARTER
4TH QUARTER
Eagles First Drive - The Eagles began the 4th quarter with the ball. 4 plays within the 4th quarter, the Eagles drive stalled at the Patriots 18. Jake Elliott kicks a 38-yard field goal to pull within 4 points 10-6.
Patriots Drive - After a 53 yard kickoff return the Patriots started with the ball at the Eagles 45. Joe Milton under center, drives the Patriots 19 yards in 8 plays. Joey Slye connects on a 45-yard field goal to extend the lead to 13-6.
Eagles Drive - Tanner McKee leads the team 70 yards on 7 plays for a touchdown. Coach Nick Sirianni is going for the win. 2-pt conversion completed. Eagles Lead 14-13.
Patriots Drive - Patriots Final Drive. Quarterback Bailey Zappe comes into the game with 2:28 remaining in the game down 14-13 with the ball at the Patriots 17. Zappe leads the Patriots to their own 46-yard line. A bad snap led to a fumble.
Eagles kneeled on the ball to run out the clock for the win.
EAGLES 14 - PATRIOTS 13
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