Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
28
FINAL
18
New England
Patriots
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 28-18. This victory sets the tone for the Eagles as they aim for a strong start in the 2027 campaign, while the Patriots look to regroup after a tough loss at home.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was a dominant force on the ground, racking up 122 rushing yards, helping to control the tempo of the game. On the other side, Patriots quarterback Jalen Milroe showcased his arm with 264 passing yards and a touchdown, while Brian Thomas Jr. led all receivers with 147 yards. Despite the loss, Milroe's performance highlights his potential for the season ahead.
Defensively, the Eagles made critical plays that shifted momentum, particularly with Jalen Carter's two sacks, which disrupted the Patriots' offensive flow. Quinyon Mitchell led the Eagles with four tackles, while Zack Baun's interception sealed the game in the fourth quarter, ensuring Philadelphia's victory. The combination of offensive prowess and timely defensive stops ultimately defined this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 34 | 17 | 50% | 264 | 1 | 2 | 61.3 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 134 | 1 | 0 | 119.3 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 122 | 7.2 | 28 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 8 | 147 | 18.4 | 49 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 3 | 97 | 32.3 | 53 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 19 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 34 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tory Horton | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 24 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 57 |
| Kyle Pearson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

