Game Overview and Viewing Info
The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to take on the New England Patriots in a Week 2 preseason matchup on Saturday, August 22. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. CT). The game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and is available to stream through several services, including NFL+, DIRECTV, FuboTV, and Sling. DIRECTV and Fubo are offering free trials for new customers, and Sling provides a discounted first-month option, as reported by multiple outlets.
Team Outlook
Both teams are coming off preseason openers with very different results. The Eagles lost 24-7 to the Baltimore Ravens, while the Patriots tied the Indianapolis Colts 13-13.
The Eagles struggled on offense in their opener, managing just seven points. Quarterbacks Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton led the unit last week, with McKee completing 6 of 10 passes for 30 yards and Dalton going 3 of 6 for 20 yards. Neither is expected to start in this game, as the Eagles have indicated they will hold out their starters, a decision tied to the team's heavy participation in joint practices earlier in the week, according to one report. Instead, Dalton and McKee are expected to lead the offense again as they compete for the backup quarterback role.
The Patriots, meanwhile, showed defensive promise in their opener despite the tie, forcing four turnovers. Head coach Mike Vrabel has emphasized physical, disciplined play, and that focus carried into their preparations. New England also sat its starters in the first game and is expected to do so again, giving backups valuable playing time. This includes quarterback Tommy DeVito, who completed 13 of 22 passes for 128 yards in the opener.
Storylines and Key Players
One of the more intriguing subplots involves A.J. Brown, who was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick during the offseason. The joint practices between the two teams leading into this game gave Brown a chance to face his former club, as noted in one report.
For the Eagles, tight end Eli Stowers, a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is a player to watch as he looks to carve out a role in the offense. The game also offers an opportunity to evaluate depth-chart races, with several players from both teams listed on injury reports, according to one source.
Upcoming Schedule
After this game, both teams wrap up the preseason before opening the regular season. The Eagles finish against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, August 28, at 8 p.m. ET, and then host the Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 13. The Patriots close out the preseason at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, August 27, and start the regular season on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9. Philadelphia finished the 2025 regular season with an 11-6 record, while New England went 14-3.