Patriots edge Eagles 24-21 in preseason game

The New England Patriots secured a 24-21 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Week 2 preseason matchup on August 22, 2026. Rookie quarterback Behren Morton played a pivotal role, completing 13-of-17 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, along with three punts averaging 44.3 yards. Morton connected with Nick DeGennaro for a 37-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter, regaining the lead for the Patriots. The defense also shined, highlighted by a critical strip sack of Eagles quarterback Cole Payton by rookie edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins. The Patriots went into this game without several key starters, including Christian Gonzalez and Drake Maye, who were rested after joint practices with Philadelphia. The team will look to build on this momentum in their final preseason game against the Cleveland Browns.

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