Patriots rally late to top Eagles 24-21 in preseason game

The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 during their preseason matchup at Gillette Stadium on August 22. Tanner McKee threw two touchdown passes for Philadelphia, giving the Eagles a late lead. However, New England’s Behren Morton threw a 37-yard touchdown with 57 seconds remaining to secure the win. The Eagles struggled with a backup-quarterback competition, as Andy Dalton had a subpar performance. Defensively, Philadelphia generated four sacks but allowed 388 total yards. This loss drops the Eagles to 0-2 in the preseason, as they prepare for their final exhibition game.

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