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PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots prior to the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
FINAL: Patriots 35, Eagles 0 - Cam Newton sharp early vs. JV Eagles; Nordin is not
Preseason Game #2: Patriots (1-0) at Eagles (0-1), 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
TV: Channel 4-WBZ/NFL Network — Bob Socci (play-by-play) and Scott Zolak (color), Steve Burton (sidelines).
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston (simulast). Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.
Online: Gamecenter | Eagles notes | Patriots notes | Flipcard
Latest line: Patriots -1, 38 O/U
Weather forecast: 75 degrees, humid, light winds.
HALFTIME STATS
EAGLES NOTES
- Watch Eagles LT Jordan Mailata. The former rugby player dominated in practice this week and has come out of nowhere to grab the job over former first round pick Andre Dillard.
- TE Tyree Jackson, who I actually liked as a QB out of Buffalo, landed awkwardly in practice, broke a bone and will be out a while. I'd keep an eye on this with the Patriots. He looked good in practice and I could see Bill Belichick trying to steal him.
- Even without Jackson, the Eagles' TEs will be a very good test for the Patriots tonight. Dallas Goedert has gone to another level, and Zach Ertz still has some left.
- WR Jalen Reagor had two very good practices vs. Patriots.
- QB Jalen Hurts threw the ball much better than I remember seeing, but most of it was out of the pocket. Easier throws. Let's see how he does from the pocket.
- CB JC Jackson had issues with WR Quez Watkins.
- Eagles players who were dinged up this week: DE Derek Barnett (shoulder), WR Devonta Smith (knee), safety K’Von Wallace (groin), linebacker Genard Avery (groin), receiver Andre Patton (knee), tackle Le’Raven Clark (ramp up).
PREGAME READING
Bedard: Which Patriots players need to grab an opportunity vs. Eagles
Bedard: Updating the progress of rookie and second-year Patriots draftees
Podcast: Bedard talks Patriots in return to Felger & Mazz 08.18.21
Patriots Camp Report 08.17.21: Patriots answer Eagles in lighter practice where defense struggled
Patriots Camp Report 08.16.21: Bill Belichick has yet to name starter, Mac Jones deflects interest in job
Bedard: Patriots got their butts kicked by Eagles, but offense is most alarming