8 winners and losers from Patriots’ preseason win over the Eagles
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots secured a 24-21 preseason win over the Philadelphia Eagles, with rookie QB Behren Morton delivering a strong performance by completing 13-of-17 passes for 129 yards and a game-winning touchdown.
- Wide receivers Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams showed promise, with Chism catching all four targets for 45 yards and Williams scoring a 69-yard touchdown despite some inconsistency.
- Defensive backs Kindle Vildor and John Saunders Jr. impressed with key plays, including a forced incompletion, pass breakups, and strong coverage against Philadelphia’s offense.
- Running back Lan Larison contributed effectively with 33 yards on nine carries and a touchdown, reinforcing his case for the third running back spot behind Stevenson and Henderson.
- On the downside, offensive guard James Hudson III struggled with penalties and pressure allowed, while linebacker Chad Muma continued to face challenges with missed tackles and injury concerns.
