The wait is over. But your New England Patriots have a tough one to start the season. The NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles went all the way to the Super Bowl last year. The Pats finished under .500. It’ll be a rainy, soggy day in Foxborough.
Will the magic be back when TB12 returns to Gillette Stadium? Newly retired Tom Brady will be honored at halftime for his contributions to the Pats over the years. The Patriots are 22-25 since Brady’s departure. Another familiar face from the Patriots glory days will be in attendance. Eagles Senior Defensive Assistant Matt Patricia knows what the Patriots do well.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during a ceremony honoring Brady at halftime of New England's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareA tattoo of former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots on a New England Patriots fan.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareMac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots walks to the locker room before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady grabs his daughter's, Vivian, cheek while his sons, Benjamin and Jack, look on during a halftime ceremony during a game between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareBill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the disappointing first quarter.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareFans at Gillette watching in the rain, waiting for something good to happen in the first half as the Patriots are down 16-0.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareMac Jones looks on.
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareFans hold up signs thanking former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. After a rough start the Patriots scored 2 touchdowns to shrink Philadelphia's lead going into halftime.
TB12 Is Back
ShareTom Brady was honored at halftime for his contributions to the Pats over the years.
Super Bowl XXXIX
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 06: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXIX – Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots – February 6, 2005
ShareTom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he stands on the podium after The New England Patriots defeated The Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Staduim in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Goes To Disney World
ShareLAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 2: Tom Brady, quarterback of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, signs autographs at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom February 2, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Brady, who was MVP in the Patriots 32-29 win over the Carolina Panthers yesterday, brought along his parents, sisters and other relatives and friends in the annual promotion. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney via Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXIX
ShareJACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 06: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lombardi trophy after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 24-21. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with his wife Gisele Bündchen after the Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
ShareBOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 07: Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXIX – Media Day – New England Patriots
ShareTom Brady of The New England Patriots speaks with the media during media day at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on February 1, 2005. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Visits Walt Disney World Following Super Bowl
ShareLAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 2: In this handout photo from Walt Disney World, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (L) gives a thumbs up as he prepares for launch with Steve Loerke, a high school friend of Brady's from San Francisco, aboard Mission: SPACE, the newest thrill ride at Walt Disney World February 2, 2004 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Brady, who starred in Disney's latest "What's Next" commercial following his team's win Sunday night in Super Bowl XXXVIII, made good on his pronouncement that he was going back to Disney World when he visited the day after the Patriots won the Super Bowl trophy. Mission: SPACE takes Epcot guests on a high-speed adventure to Mars. Epcot is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Walt Disney World via Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks to head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots after the Patriots defeat the Rams 13-3 during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIII – New England Patriots v Los Angeles Rams
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXXVIII: Panthers v Patriots
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 1: MVP Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium on February 1, 2004 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after the Patriots celebrates after the Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Patriots Media Day
ShareHOUSTON - JANUARY 27: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots listens to a question on media day January 26, 2003 before Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with wife Gisele Bundchen and daughter Vivian Brady after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
ShareHOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX – New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
ShareGLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v New England Patriots
ShareFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 10: Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts during a ceremony honoring him at halftime of New England's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
