Not even the return of Tom Brady could save the New England Patriots from a Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
But they did get their own version of “Return of the Mac” with quarterback Mac Jones lighting things up with 316 passing yards, three touchdowns and only one interception.
The offense looked competent, the defense was dominant, and some rookies showed real promise in their first ever NFL game. This week, the Patriots turn their focus to the Miami Dolphins and one of the more dynamic NFL offenses they’ll see all year.