First, the defense forced a three-and-out with an 11-yard sack by Elandon Roberts as a crucial play. Momentum continued to shift the visitors’ way after the field goal. Nick Folk’s kick was good, and the Patriots were within one score again. The team drove 59 yards in 13 plays - including two conversions on 3rd and 10 and rookie receiver N’Keal Harry’s first career reception - before having to settle for a 35-yard field goal. New England’s offense replied with a solid drive of its own, even though it did not end with a touchdown. The play was originally ruled an interception by Jonathan Jones on the field, but was overturned for a touchdown - resulting in a score by the Eagles and the longest drive given up by the Patriots in eight years. Philadelphia’s drive continued in the second quarter, and was capped by a touchdown: Carson Wentz hit tight end Dallas Goedert on a short slant. But despite starting deep in their own territory, the Eagles were able to move the football well and found themselves at the Patriots’ 19 by the end of the first period. The kick, however, was very well executed and set Philadelphia up at its own 5-yard line. While it did gain a first down on a pass to Edelman, the drive ultimately stalled a short time later and Jake Bailey had to come onto the field again for another punt. ![]() Once again, however, the unit failed to do much with the possession. The Patriots’ defense was able to get the football back to Brady and company quickly, though, and forced a three-and-out on the next series. However, the unit did not go much further than that and ultimately had to punt after a short run and two incomplete pass attempts from Tom Brady to Julian Edelman. New England’s offense started well by gaining 12 yards on a screen pass to Sony Michel. The penalty set Philadelphia up at the New England 25-yard line, but the defense was able to hold its opponent to a field goal - with a Stephon Gilmore pass breakup on 3rd and 8 forcing the team to go for the kick. The Patriots started the game on defense and on their very first play from scrimmage saw Jason McCourty get flagged for defensive pass interference. Patriots (9-1) 17 : 10 Eagles (5-5) First quarter With that being said, let’s recap the game. With the win, the reigning world champions now improve to 9-1 on the season and also stay atop the AFC’s playoff picture after 11 weeks of regular season action. ![]() After losing their first game of the season before their bye week, the New England Patriots returned to the win column coming out of it: the team went on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles and was able to come away with a hard-fought 17-10 victory.
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