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Rex Ryan among ESPN analysts to reluctantly give Mac Jones ‘total credit’ despite Patriots’ loss

Dan Orlovsky’s take on Mac Jones and the Patriots’ passing game: Following the Patriots’ 25-20 loss to the Eagles in Sunday’s season-opener, plenty of postgame attention focused on the mistakes New England made (especially in the first quarter).

Taking the longer view of the situation, ESPN analysts had a more heartening view of the Patriots looking at the rest of the 2023 season. During a Monday morning “Get Up!” segment, NFL analysts Dan Orlovsky and Rex Ryan credited Bill Belichick’s team despite the final score.

“You’ve got to tip your hat to New England,” said Ryan in reference to the defensive game plan.