Best Of Social Media: Preseason Week 2 Eagles vs Patriots

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.

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This plane and banner flying over Gillette Stadium right now….some Eagles fan absolutely trolling #PatsNation pic.twitter.com/Wz0fNlacgG

— Sierra Goodwill Hershgordon (@SierraGoodwill) August 16, 2018

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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

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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

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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.

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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 (@zm_cox) 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 https://t.co/uxrXTHeJv9

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

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17-0 Patriots at the 12 minute mark of the second quarter.

Brady was in midseason competitive form.

WARNING, Language.

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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.

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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.

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Tom Brady's Final Numbers:
19/26 (73%) 172yds 2TDs

By 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.

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In the second half, the young Patriots defense continued to impress as rookie Christian Sam came up with an interception.

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The turnover led to Cordarrelle Patterson’s first touchdown as a Patriot from backup Brian Hoyer.

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34-7 Patriots at the 10:27 mark in the third quarter.

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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.