Former NFL MVP explains why Patriots fans should have hope after Week 1 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots had plenty of chances to upset the Philadelphia Eagles in last Sunday's Week 1 game at Gillette Stadium, but the offense came up short on multiple possessions late in the fourth quarter in a 25-20 loss.
The fact that the Patriots had a chance to win at all after falling behind 16-0 in the first quarter was pretty impressive. The Patriots played better than the defending NFC champs over the last three quarters, and the defense did a great job holding elite quarterback Jalen Hurts to just 207 total yards and one touchdown.