The New England Patriots started their preseason on the right foot last Thursday with their debut win against the Carolina Panthers. Thanks to a strong defensive performance and positive performances from their four-quarterback carousel, they recorded a clear 17-3 victory.
Now the Patriots are looking to build on that performance and will play their second preseason game of the year against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. The Eagles are once again entering this season as one of the best teams in the NFL and are a worthwhile challenge for New England in a friendly match.
With the game fast approaching, bookmakers in Vegas have begun to give their assessments on the outcome of the contest. The latest of these comes from DraftKings Sports BettingAccording to DraftKings, the Eagles enter the game as slight underdogs at +1, making the Patriots the early favorites (-125 ML) to take home a win with an effective 2-0 start.
While the Eagles are on a whole different level in terms of regular-season prestige, the Patriots enter this game as the first contender, likely because Philadelphia limits the time its star talent spends on the field. The Eagles’ starters played just one drive in their debut against the Baltimore Ravens, and we’ll see if that number changes at all for game two.
The big story to watch for the Patriots in this game revolves around their plans for third-rounder Drake Maye, who was allowed just one drive during New England’s season opener against the Panthers. Coach Jerod Mayo recently said the rookie is preparing to play “more reps” against the Eagles, but how many more he will do remains to be seen.
On August 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, the Patriots and Eagles will meet in Foxboro for their second preseason game of the year, and fans will be hoping to see their prized rookie quarterback in action up close.
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