Four Week 1 positives that should help Patriots in Week 2 vs. Dolphins originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots weren't able to make enough winning plays late in Sunday's Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium and ultimately lost 25-20.
But the performance, which came against the reigning NFC champs and one of the three-best teams in the NFL, did include lots of encouraging signs for the Patriots on both sides of the ball.
“We definitely feel like we can play with any team," Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne said after the loss.