Eagles Secure Thrilling Win Over Patriots: 11 Observations
Eagles Triumph Over Patriots with a Strong Fourth Quarter
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Another preseason game, another win at the wire. The Eagles are closing in this 2024 preseason and on Thursday night they put together a terrific fourth quarter to come from behind and beat New England, 14-13. A 7-play, 70-yard drive that consumed 3 minutes, 20 seconds and ended with a Kendall Milton 1-yard touchdown run brought the Eagles to within 13-12, and then quarterback Tanner McKee found wide receiver Ainias Smith in the right flat for the 2-point conversion, leading the Eagles. The defense then stepped up as linebacker Brandon Smith recovered a poor snap with 1:47 remaining, allowing the Eagles to run out the clock for their second straight preseason win.
Key Observations from the Game
- 1. Bryce Huff's Impressive Play: Edge player Bryce Huff made significant plays early in the game, showcasing his skills.
- 2. Avonte Maddox Shines: Playing at safety, Maddox intercepted a pass and demonstrated his capability.
- 3. Keep an Eye on Kenneth Gainwell: Gainwell showed strength against tough competition despite modest stats.
- 4. Nakobe Dean's Hustle: Dean led the defense with five tackles and demonstrated relentless effort.
- 5. E.J. Jenkins Impresses: Jenkins caught multiple passes, raising questions about tight end depth.
- 6. McKee’s Outstanding Performance: McKee excelled as the third quarterback, completing 15 of 19 attempts.
- 7. Key Player Differences: The Eagles competed with second- and third-string players against New England's starters.
- 8. Strong Defensive Showing: Philadelphia's defense limited the Patriots to just 182 total yards.
- 9. Interior Defensive Line Competition: Thomas Booker IV stood out in the battle for depth positions.
- 10. Fred Johnson's Continued Development: Coach Nick Sirianni lauded Johnson's impressive progress during training camp.
- 11. Time of Possession Control: The Eagles controlled the clock for over 34 minutes.
Can't wait to see what this offense looks like when the regular season rolls around!
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