2023-09-11 00:52:34
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jalen Hurts threw a touchdown pass and Darius Slay intercepted a ball that he returned 70 yards for a score and the Philadelphia Eagles took a big early lead and held on to win by 25-20 to the New England Patriots.
The Eagles capitalized on two Patriots turnovers early in the game and spoiled a halftime tribute to former New England star Tom Brady.
Hurts completed 22 of 33 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown, but had a costly fumble in the fourth quarter that gave the Patriots a chance to come back. Jake Elliott kicked four field goals for Philadelphia, which did not reach the end zone after the first quarter.
New England’s Mac Jones rebounded from a rough start to the game and completed 35 of 54 passes for 316 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Kendrick Bourne had two touchdown receptions. Hunter Henry added the other catch.
New England hired offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien in the offseason to turn things around after a poor 2022 season in which they finished among the worst offensive teams in the NFL.
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