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If the offense is merely competent, the Patriots will be much better this season. But their schedule is brutal, starting with the Eagles.
Sports This is the first time in Patriots history that they have opened against the NFC champ. Jalen Hurts looks to follow his breakout 2022 season with a stronger 2023. Matt Rourke By Chad Finn September 9, 2023 | 8:42 AM Welcome to Season 12, Episode 1 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, […]
Patriots safety Adrian Phillips gives key to stopping Eagles: ‘It all starts with Hurts’
Patriots “If we disrupt him … I think we’ll have a good day.” Adrian Phillips broke down how the Patriots need to attack Philadelphia’s explosive offense. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) The New England Patriots’ defense has a tall task ahead of it, opening the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia had one […]
Tom Brady casts a wide shadow over the Patriots’ season-opening matchup with the Eagles
Patriots Considering New England’s fortunes since Brady left to sign with Tampa Bay, he’s certainly been missed. The Patriots have yet to settle on a long-term successor. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestures during a promotional event, June 22, 2017, in Tokyo. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File By KYLE HIGHTOWER, Associated Press September 8, 2023 […]
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts believes former Alabama teammate Mac Jones will do ‘big things this year’
Patriots “Mac has always been a great competitor.” Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones played together for two seasons at the University of Alabama. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Sunday’s season-opening showdown between the Patriots and Eagles will see two former Alabama quarterbacks face off in Jalen Hurts and Mac Jones. Both Hurts and Jones spent two seasons […]
Mac Jones talks Week 1 loss to Eagles, Tom Brady’s return & more on WEEI
Patriots “As they always say, never as bad or never as good as you think.” Mac Jones threw for three touchdowns and 316 yards on Sunday against the Eagles. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday evening, touching on a variety of topics such as his […]
Boomer Esiason believes he saw ‘glimpses of hope’ during Patriots’ Week 1 loss to Eagles
Patriots “I know nobody likes moral victories, especially up in New England.” Mac Jones put together some strong returns in Bill O’Brien’s system as Sunday’s game went on. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Patriots opened their 2023 regular season with a loss on Sunday, as Mac Jones and New England’s offense were unable to orchestrate a […]
Mac Jones said he let the Patriots down against the Eagles. Here’s Bill Belichick’s response.
Patriots “I think we all know how Mac feels. We all feel the same way.” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Rex Ryan among ESPN analysts to reluctantly give Mac Jones ‘total credit’ despite Patriots’ loss Jabrill Peppers’s hit was everything a QB could ask for, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Eagles Mac Jones shouldered […]
‘He’s a fighter’: How Mac Jones kept the Eagles on the ropes as the Patriots seemed to head for disaster
Patriots “We know that Mac is a dog and his mentality is always going to be to fight no matter what. So we weren’t worried after the pick.” Mac Jones. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Patriots fall to Eagles, 25-20: Quick observations from Week 1 loss What Bill Belichick said about the Patriots’ fourth down […]
Patriots inactives: DeVante Parker, two starting offensive linemen ruled out against Eagles
Patriots The Patriots O-line is going up against an Eagles pass rush that logged 70.0 sacks last year. Cole Strange (left) will not play in New England’s season opener against the Eagles. Barry Chin / The Boston Globe If Mac Jones and the Patriots are going to walk out of Week 1 with a victory […]
Patriots vs. Eagles live updates: Tom Brady returns as New England opens 2023 season
Patriots Tom Brady will make his anticipated return to Foxborough on Sunday and will be honored at halftime. Mac Jones and the Patriots will begin their new season on Sunday evening. AP Photo/Wade Payne Football season is back. The Patriots will open their 2023 regular season on Sunday when they take on the reigning NFC […]