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Philadelphia (0-1-0) at New England (0-0-1)
- When: Aug 22 2026, 7:00 PM
- Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- Where to watch: NFL Network
- Last Meeting: PHI 25-20, September 10th, 2023
Philadelphia vs New England Preview & Prediction
Spread: New England -1.0
Moneyline: New England (-110)
Total: 36.5
Welcome to Backup Quarterback Theater
Philadelphia visits New England tonight for Week 2 of the preseason, and the Eagles enter as 1.0-point favorites with the total sitting at 36.5.
After two days of joint practices, both teams are expected to keep most starters wrapped safely in bubble wrap. That means this game belongs to the backups, roster hopefuls and bettors brave enough to wager on players who may be working at Costco next month.
Eagles QB Auditions
Philadelphia’s biggest storyline is the backup quarterback competition between Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee behind Jalen Hurts.
Neither exactly printed Hall of Fame applications against Baltimore in Week 1, so tonight provides another opportunity to grab the QB2 job. Philadelphia’s defensive depth looked sharper, recording three sacks, and that could become important against a battered New England offensive line.
Patriots Searching for Depth
New England opened preseason with a thrilling 13-13 tie against Indianapolis, because apparently even preseason football can refuse to pick a winner.
The Patriots will use tonight to evaluate an offensive line dealing with injuries, while running back Hassan Haskins gets another chance to strengthen his roster case.
With starters sitting, expect plenty of substitutions, questionable fourth-down decisions and coaches caring more about evaluation than your betting slip. Beautiful.
LVSB Prediction
Philadelphia appears to have the stronger defensive depth, and its backup quarterback competition should keep the offense aggressive enough to create separation.
Still, preseason totals can become ugly quickly once third-string offenses arrive, making 36.5 look slightly ambitious.
LVSB Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -1.0
Total Lean: Under 36.5
Score Prediction: Eagles 20, Patriots 13
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