In a tightly contested preseason encounter at Gillette Stadium, the New England Patriots were narrowly edged out by the Philadelphia Eagles, with the scoreboard reading 13-14 at game's end. This result sets the Patriots' preseason ledger at 0-1, while propelling the Eagles to a 1-0 start.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Brett Toth during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The match was marked by formidable defensive efforts on both sides of the ball. The Patriots' defense shone brightly, accumulating five sacks and enforcing four three-and-outs against their opponents. Keion White emerged as a key contributor on defense with one sack and a tackle for loss, playing a pivotal role in New England's defensive scheme. Deatrich Wise Jr. also left his mark with an additional sack and two tackles that resulted in nine yards lost for the Eagles' offense.

Special teams saw standout performances as well, particularly from punter Bryce Baringer who launched six punts for an impressive total of 303 yards. His longest punt of 63 yards was instrumental in tilting field position in favor of New England, highlighting an overall strong showing by their special teams.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) scrambles out of the pocket during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

Offensively, challenges loomed large for the Patriots who struggled to establish momentum throughout the contest. Quarterback Drake Maye led with passing efforts amounting to 47 yards but failed to connect for any touchdowns through air routes. The ground game saw modest activity with Rhamondre Stevenson amassing 18 rushing yards over six carries without finding his way into the end zone.

Despite these offensive struggles, Joey Slye managed to score all of New England's points via his kicking prowess, successfully nailing two field goals including one from an impressive distance of 51 yards.

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) passes under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith Jr. (3) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Looking forward, fans can anticipate their next opportunity to support the Patriots when they face off against Washington Commanders at Commanders Field in Landover on August 25th at 8:00 PM EDT. This forthcoming duel promises another chance for New England to refine their play before heading into regular season action and will be available live on NBC.

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