Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots Picks and Prediction for Saturday August 22 2026

The Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) face off against the New England Patriots (0-0-1) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts in Week 2 of the preseason. Get involved in the action with our free NFL picks.

Philadelphia vs. New England Game Information

• August 22, 2026
• 7:00 PM EST
• Gillette Stadium
• NFL Network/CBS Boston/NBC 10

New England Form & Recent Results

New England heads into this preseason matchup after opening its preseason schedule with a 13-13 tie against Indianapolis at home. Quarterback Tommy DeVito saw a solid amount of action for the Patriots, completing 13 of his 22 pass attempts and throwing one touchdown. While New England was able to finish off its lone red-zone trip with a score and converted both of its fourth-down attempts, the offense struggled to consistently extend drives on third down, going just 5-for-18 in those situations. That is one area the Patriots will likely want to clean up as they continue to build rhythm and evaluate their roster during the preseason.

Looking back at last season, New England had several key offensive contributors put together strong numbers. Quarterback Drake Maye threw for 4,394 yards while completing 72% of his passes, showing impressive accuracy and control of the offense. In the running game, TreVeyon Henderson led the team with 911 rushing yards, giving the Patriots a reliable option out of the backfield. Stefon Diggs was the top receiving threat, finishing the season with 1,013 receiving yards and providing a major boost in the passing attack. New England also ended last season with plenty of offensive momentum, averaging 34.4 points over its final five games, and the team will be looking to carry that production into the new season as it pushes to repeat as AFC East champions.

Philadelphia Form & Recent Results

Philadelphia comes into this preseason game looking to bounce back after dropping its preseason opener on the road against Baltimore, 24-7. The Eagles did have a few positives in that game, even though the final score was not what they wanted. Quarterback Cole Payton completed 4 of his 9 pass attempts and threw Philadelphia’s only touchdown of the night. The Eagles also protected the football well, finishing the game with zero turnovers, which is always something coaches want to see in preseason action. They were also efficient in key situations, going 1-for-1 on fourth down and 1-for-1 in the red zone, showing that they were able to capitalize when given the opportunity.

Philadelphia still has plenty of talent to build around from last season. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw for 3,224 yards while completing 64.8% of his passes, continuing to be the leader of the Eagles’ offense. On the ground, Saquon Barkley led the team with 1,140 rushing yards, giving Philadelphia a strong presence in the backfield. In the passing game, DeVonta Smith was the top receiving option, finishing the year with 1,008 receiving yards. In their final five games of last season, the Eagles averaged 21.8 points per game, and they will be hoping to carry some of that offensive production into this matchup. As Philadelphia heads to Foxborough to take on the Patriots, the team will be looking to earn its first preseason win and build momentum as it prepares for a push toward the NFC East title.

Key Stats

• Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley last season: 1,140 rushing yards, 7 TDs
• New England’s TreVeyon Henderson last season: 911 rushing yards, 9 TDs

Betting Odds & Market Overview:

• PHI -1.5; O/U 36.5

Philadelphia vs. New England Picks and Prediction

The Patriots and Eagles are both coming into the season with hopes of defending their division titles, and they’ll get an early look at one another in Week 2 of the preseason in Foxborough. New England opened its preseason with a tie, while Philadelphia had a really tough showing against the Ravens in its first game. Now the Patriots will try to build some momentum and pick up their first preseason win in front of their home fans. Final Score Prediction, New England Patriots win 20-17.