Best Of Social Media: Preseason Week 2 Eagles vs Patriots
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The Patriots entered week 2 of the preseason with a little extra “hype” surrounding their matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
While the game wasn’t going to be a true “rematch” of the defeat back in February, there were enough reminders of the Super Bowl thanks to the Eagles fanbase.
Quarterback Tom Brady, who didn’t see any action against the Redskins a week ago, was reportedly expected to play the entire first half, and he didn’t disappoint.
📹 Tom Brady with a pregame hug for Carson Wentz #Patriots #Eagles #WBZ pic.twitter.com/QB5ModMB1s
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 16, 2018
This plane and banner flying over Gillette Stadium right now….some Eagles fan absolutely trolling #PatsNation pic.twitter.com/Wz0fNlacgG
— Sierra Goodwill (@SierraGoodwill) August 16, 2018
A lifelong Eagles fan from Bucks County paid $1,000 for a ✈️ to flyover Gillette Stadium, just reminding Patriots fans the score of the Super Bowl 🔥🔥#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/7B8u7W9Iit
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) August 16, 2018
📹 Tom Brady warming up with @EricDecker87 #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/6EPNMQdu2u
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 16, 2018
📸 @JoelEmbiid at @GilletteStadium for #Patriots #Eagles #WBZ pic.twitter.com/12Ztzp9kjJ
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 16, 2018
A very special honorary captain tonight: 97-year old World War II Air Force veteran Joseph Couris. #PHIvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/tchwcGakvf
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
CRAZY LIGHT SHOW: Patriots take the field as new lights put on a show pic.twitter.com/OeWI81VXCs
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) August 16, 2018
The Patriots, after forcing a three and out to start the game, Brady immediately kicked the offense into gear with some help from James “Sweet Feet” White
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1030242658478772228
Brady, a perfect five for five on the opening drive, found Chris Hogan for the games first points.
Tom Brady's first drive of the preseason: 5-for-5, 26 yards, and a touchdown pass to Chris Hogan.
— Ty Anderson (@_TyAnderson) August 16, 2018
Tom & Chris. #PHIvsNE #GoPats pic.twitter.com/mLjSGYKMde
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 16, 2018
7-0 Patriots early in the first.
In what would become a recurring theme throughout the night, the Patriots defense made Eagles quarterback Nick Foles uncomfortable, and quickly off the field.
Patrick Chung with the big sack on 3rd down! #PHIvsNE #Patriots pic.twitter.com/8C9WuiclLH
— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) August 16, 2018
The Patriots have already forced more Philadelphia punts tonight (two) than the did in all of Super Bowl LII (one). Good start for the defense.
— Christopher Gasper (@cgasper) August 16, 2018
A Stephen Gostkowski 37-yard field goal put the Patriots up 10-0 after one quarter of play while Tom Brady looked as smooth as ever.
11 of Brady's first 12 completions have gone to Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and James White. #circleoftrust
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 17, 2018
At the start of the second quarter, the good feelings were brought to a halt, when rookie tackle Isaiah Wynn was carted off the field with an ankle injury.
It was then reported on Friday that Wynn tore his achilles and will miss the entire 2018 season.
Isaiah Wynn is getting taken off on a cart. That’s not good. pic.twitter.com/77gY81h2nN
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 17, 2018
#Patriots injury update: Isaiah Wynn is being evaluated for an ankle injury. #PHIvsNE
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
The defense continued to make big plays, as newcomer Adrian Clayborn forced a strip sack that was recovered by rookie Ja’Whaun Bentley and returned 54 yards for a touchdown.
Strip sack! Recovery!
TO THE HOUSE. @Patriots #PHIvsNE pic.twitter.com/uxrXTHeJv9
— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018
https://twitter.com/KVN_03/status/1030472370887294977
17-0 Patriots at the 12 minute mark of the second quarter.
Brady was in midseason competitive form.
WARNING, Language.
Lol Tom Brady yelling “Fucking Bullshit” after not picking up the 1st down #PHIvsNE #Patriots pic.twitter.com/WdpYPVfD8w
— Casey Baker (@CaseyBake16) August 17, 2018
With 6:29 to go in the second quarter, the Eagles got on the scoreboard by way of a four yard touchdown pass from Nate Sudfeld to Shelton Gibson.
17-7 Patriots.
The new additions continued to shine on Thursday night, as wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson showed off his speed.
Flashy. @ceeflashpee84 #PHIvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/iTej1vSLIr
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
The catch and run led to a Gostkowski 49-yard field goal to bump the lead to 20-7 with 3:46 to go in the second.
James White and the offensive line aided Brady with another touchdown under two-minutes in the half.
.@SweetFeet_White & the #Patriots offensive line doin' work. #PHIvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/p26BdsnPr1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
Y’all need to stop sleeping on my dawgs!!! @SweetFeet_White too nice with that pigskin boiii! give that man respect!
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) August 17, 2018
Tom Brady's Final Numbers:
19/26 (73%) 172yds 2TDsBy Down:
1st: 12/13 (92%) 117yds 1TD
2nd: 3/7 (43%) 39yds
3rd: 4/6 (67%) 16yds 1TD— PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) August 17, 2018
At the Half the Patriots found themselves up 27-7 as Brady’s impressive night came to a close.
📹 Bill Belichick with @STEVEBURTONWBZ at halftime #Patriots #WBZ pic.twitter.com/fciRiK8vwI
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 17, 2018
In the second half, the young Patriots defense continued to impress as rookie Christian Sam came up with an interception.
Rookie LBs at work. @ShowinStatsSam with the interception. #PHIvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/dvzoOJItv6
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
The turnover led to Cordarrelle Patterson’s first touchdown as a Patriot from backup Brian Hoyer.
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1030270026282987520
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34-7 Patriots at the 10:27 mark in the third quarter.
Since trailing 17-0 in the first half last week, the #Patriots have outscored opponents 60-14 #Patriots #PHIvsNE.
— Dave Brown (@ThatDaveBrown) August 17, 2018
Midway through the third, the Eagles offense put together consecutive scoring drives for the first time all night, with Sudfeld finding Richard Rogers and Rashard Davis to bring the score to 34-20 after three quarters.
Hello friend. @BB_HulkSmash | @JOEL9ONE | #PHIvsNE pic.twitter.com/Z4DHhiLwAM
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
In the fourth quarter, Gostkowski nailed 29 yd field goal and that would be it for the scoring as the Patriots would go on to win their second preseason game of 2018 by a final score of 37-20 on an all around impressive showing by both sides of the ball.
Athlete. #SG3#PHIvsNE | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/3ZZred8OUG
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 17, 2018
#Eagles get moral victory when Brady hugs Foles after the game pic.twitter.com/qCTSZZYKKJ
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) August 17, 2018
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Posted Under: 2018 Patriots Training Camp
Tags: Adrian Clayborn Brian Hoyer Chris Hogan Christian Sam Cordarrelle Patterson Isaiah Wynn Ja'Whaun Bentley James White Julian Edelman Kyle Van Noy Patrick Chung Stephen Gostkowski Tom Brady
