Patriots at Eagles
New England Patriots 44, Philadelphia Eagles 17 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Patriots 44 5 TD · 3 FG · 5 XP
Eagles 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPTom Brady 258 yds passingLaurence Maroney 88 yds rushingChad Jackson 61 yds receivingAsante Samuel 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 431 · 294Passing yards 258 · 194Rushing yards 173 · 100Completions 22/34 · 23/46Yards per carry 6.2 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The New England Patriots kicked off the 2027 season with an impressive 44-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. This Week 1 matchup not only set the tone for the season but also showcased the Patriots' offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
Tom Brady led the charge for New England, throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns, displaying his trademark precision and poise. Laurence Maroney added a strong ground game with 88 rushing yards, while Chad Jackson contributed significantly in the air with 61 receiving yards. The offensive cohesion was evident as the Patriots moved the ball effectively and converted key opportunities into points.
On the defensive side, the Patriots were disruptive, particularly with Asante Samuel's interception, which shifted momentum in their favor. The Eagles struggled to find their rhythm, and the turning point came in the second quarter when New England scored back-to-back touchdowns, extending their lead and forcing Philadelphia to play catch-up. Despite Bobby Carpenter's solid defensive effort with eight tackles, the Eagles couldn't contain the relentless Patriots attack, sealing their fate in this season opener.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 22/34 | 65% | 258 | 3 | 0 | 117.0 |
| Eagles | ||||||
| Donovan McNabbQB | 23/46 | 50% | 194 | 1 | 1 | 59.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Laurence MaroneyHB | 21 | 88 | 4.2 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Troy BrownWR | 1 | 50 | 50.0 | 49 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Tom BradyQB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin FaulkHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| Brian WestbrookHB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Correll BuckhalterHB | 9 | 41 | 4.6 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Donovan McNabbQB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Donte' StallworthWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| Chad JacksonWR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 48 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Benjamin WatsonTE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Daniel GrahamTE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Troy BrownWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Derrick GaffneyWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 13 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Doug GabrielWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kevin FaulkHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| Reggie BrownWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Chris ChambersWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew SchobelTE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Donte' StallworthWR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Thomas TapehFB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brian WestbrookHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg LewisWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Asante SamuelCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall GayCB | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rodney HarrisonSS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tedy BruschiMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Narond AlexanderCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene WilsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike VrabelLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan SullivanDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rosevelt ColvinREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry PoteatCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vincent WilforkDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard SeymourDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Le Kevin SmithDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior SeauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Artrell HawkinsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eagles | |||||
| Bobby CarpenterMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun EllisDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon BrownCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juqua ParkerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lito SheppardCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian DawkinsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon KearseLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quintin MikellFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roderick HoodCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean ConsidineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darren HowardREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome McDougleREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin HarrellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Josh MillerP | 3/3 | 5 | 46 |
| Eagles | |||
| David AkersK | 1/1 | 2 | 56 |