Philadelphia’s preseason matchup against New England on Saturday ended with the Eagles holding a 14-10 halftime advantage, fueled by strong individual performances from backup players vying for roster spots. The contest began with a serious concern when running back Ja’Quinden Jackson suffered a frightening injury during the opening kickoff and was transported from the stadium via ambulance. The team subsequently reported that Jackson retained full strength and movement in all extremities and was transported to a nearby hospital for additional medical evaluation.
On the offensive side, backup quarterback Tanner McKee demonstrated impressive efficiency following his entry into the game, completing five of seven pass attempts for 51 yards and orchestrating a touchdown drive capped by a 14-yard scoring pass to Britain Covey. Running back Will Shipley also impressed, carrying the ball 11 times for 56 yards while scoring on a five-yard rushing touchdown, benefiting from solid blocking up front. Wide receiver Darius Cooper contributed three receptions for 44 yards during Philadelphia’s first-half offensive efforts, which produced 71 rushing yards and converted both red-zone opportunities into touchdowns.
The Eagles’ defense created consistent pressure throughout the half, with Ty Robinson recording two sacks and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. contributing five tackles and a sack. However, a coverage breakdown allowed New England wide receiver Kyle Williams to break free for a 69-yard touchdown reception, highlighting an area needing improvement as the preseason continues.
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