TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart observes Friday night's second preseason contest saw New England make -- and give up -- plays in all three phases.
- Erik Scalavino analyzes the Patriots preseason home opening win.
- Paul Perillo gives us his Risers and Fallers in preseason Week 2.
- Post Game Press Conferences: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.
- Post Game Quotes: Patriots - Eagles.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss posts his observations from Patriots-Eagles: Overall, this was a good night for Patriots quarterbacks.
- Erik Frenz shares his Preseason Week 2 Notes: Patriots testing out all-cornerback secondary.
- Mike Reiss serves up some leftovers from Pats-Eagles: Butler drawing notice; Props to Tyms.
- Oliver Thomas recaps the Week 2, 42-35 win over the Eagles in Foxboro: Turnovers were a factor.
- Tom E. Curran gives us his Eagles-Pats preseason game preview-review.
- Jeff Howe details Tom Brady's first night of preseason work.
- Mike Reiss kept Jimmy Garoppolo on edge when he unexpectedly inserted him into the game Friday.
- Doug Kyed thinks Mallett outplayed Garoppolo last night.
- Zack Cox highlights the play of James Develin, showcasing his versatility with the team's lack of TEs.
- Tom E. Curran notes TE Steve Maneri takes blame for Brady's pick-6.
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Christopher Price notes Darrelle Revis wasn’t exactly surprised that the Eagles didn’t throw his way Friday night.
- Lee Schechter focuses on the flying flags Friday: 21 penalties were accepted for a total of 169 yards.
- Mike Reiss post his Ups and Downs from Friday night.
- Tom E. Curran tells us who impressed and who disappointed vs. the Eagles.
- Jeff Howe reports Tom Brady and the first-team offense delivered a performance last night that was a perfect snapshot of their summer.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the offensive snaps, with analysis on each position.
- Karen Guregian focuses on the defensive performance from last night's 2nd preseason game.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the defensive snaps with analysis on each position.
- ESPN Boston puts up some photos showing scenes from Gillette Stadium.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Jimmy Garoppolo stakes claim to the No. 2 spot; Dan Connolly started at center for the second consecutive game; Brandon Bolden did well in his preseason debut (3 carries, 21 yards); Alfonzo Dennard was the only surprising absence from last night's game.
- Jeff Howe reveals Nate Solder left practice early Thursday due to an appointment, not an injury.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jeff McLane (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eagles-Pats: What Did We Learn? "Curtis Marsh, bless his hustle, was picked on mercilessly by Patriots QBs Brady, Garoppolo and Mallet."
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Jimmy Garoppolo follows Tom Brady in first half against Eagles.
- Zach Berman (Philadelphia Inquirer) Cary Williams apologizes to Bill Belichick.
- Video (ESPN) Revis: Patriots debut surreal. (40 second video)
- Rob Tornoe and Justin Klugh (Philly.com) Nick Foles learning from Tom Brady: Footwork, ball placement, women.