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Patriots vs. Eagles: Philadelphia extends early lead to 16-0 over New England

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By: Brian Hines

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New England opens their season against Philadelphia.

Football is officially back in Foxboro as the New England Patriots kick off their season on Sunday. Mac Jones, new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, and the rest of the team will face an immediate challenge as New England welcomes the reigning NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles to town.

Follow along for live updates from Gillette.

Live Score: Patriots 0 : 16 Eagles

Sunday, September 10, 4:25 p.m. ET | Gillette Stadium, Foxboro MA | Broadcast Information | Inactives

The Patriots won the toss and deferred, putting Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense on the field first. Hurts started the game in the pouring rain by checking it down to Kenneth Gainwell for eight yards. A bad snap on second-down that lost yards was negated due to Deatrich Wise lining up offsides. Philly’s offense then continued to run through Gainwell who picked up 30 yards on four straight touches. Down just outside the red area, New England got Philly into a third-and-long, but a QB draw from Hurts picked up 14 yards and a conversion. On the following third-down, Matthew Judon got home for a sack. Philly settled for a field goal. [Patriots 0 : 3 Eagles]

New England’s first drive got off to a promising start as Hunter Henry and Ezekiel Elliott picked up first downs. Things that went south on third-and-four, as Mac Jones’ pass bounced off Kendrick Bourne’s hands to Darius Slay – who returned it 70 yards for a pick-six. [Patriots 0 : 10 Eagles]

The Patriots next drive didn’t go any better. With Marcus Jones in at offense, a screen to Elliott resulted in a catch and fumble – recovered by Philadelphia.

The Eagles took over at New England’s 26-yard line following the turnover and Hurts hit A.J. Brown on second-down for a 14-yard gain. After a holding call on Kyle Dugger pushed Philadelphia inside the five-yard line, Hurts rolled to his right and hit DeVante Smith for a score. The extra point was pushed wide right. [Patriots 0 : 16 Eagles]

A 43-yard return from Ty Montgomery set New England’s offense up at their own 44-yard line, but it was a quick three-and-out for the unit.

Originally posted on Pats Pulpit