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Eagles defense gets the job done in back-and-forth season-opening victory against Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The defense sparked the Eagles early in this rainy afternoon filled with celebrities, turnovers and swings in momentum Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

The Eagles grabbed a shocking 16-0 lead over Bill Belichick and were on the verge of turning the contest into a laugher. But the Birds and their defense faded, and ultimately kicker Jake Elliott had to save them with four field goals to make up for a missed PAT in a season-opening 25-20 win over the Patriots.

It was a game of highs and lows for Jalen Hurts and the Philly offense.