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NFL · Week 1 · September 10, 2023 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Eagles defeat Patriots 25–20 in Week 1

Hunter Henry led Fantasy Impact as Eagles prevailed in a 25–20 Week 1 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 25 1–0 Winner
Final 25–20
New England Patriots 20 0–1
Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
25–20
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 16–14 New England Patriots
Top passer
Marcus Jones
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Game date
September 10, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Quez Watkins
    Quez Watkins 2 REC · 17 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 7 REC · 79 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenneth Gainwell
    Kenneth Gainwell 4 REC · 20 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 5 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Rhamondre Stevenson
    Rhamondre Stevenson 6 REC · 64 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 3 REC · 36 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 25–20 New England Patriots
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 16–14 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Top passer
Marcus Jones
Biggest EPA play
(5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.S…
Game date
2023-09-10

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 25–20 on 2023-09-10. Hunter Henry posted a game-high +6.93 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Philadelphia Eagles16066025
New England Patriots01406020

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 7:46FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 14
    Score
    3-0

    (7:46) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 5:12TD
    Darius Slay Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 42
    Score
    9-0

    (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 4:56XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    10-0

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q1 2:47TD
    Donovan Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 5
    Score
    16-0

    (2:47) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 4:39TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 9
    Score
    16-6

    (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 4:34XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    16-7

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:30TD
    Kendrick Bourne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 19
    Score
    16-13

    (:30) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 84-K.Bourne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:25XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    16-14

    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.

  9. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 8:52FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 38
    Score
    19-14

    (8:52) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.

  10. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 8:48FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 35
    Score
    19-14

    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  11. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 13:26FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 30
    Score
    22-14

    (13:26) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs. Kick deflected in off left upright.

  12. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 5:38FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 33
    Score
    25-14

    (5:38) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.

  13. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 3:43TD
    Kendrick Bourne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 11
    Score
    25-20

    (3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 84-K.Bourne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hunter HenryHunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  2. 2Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  4. 4Quez WatkinsQuez Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  5. 5Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Kenneth GainwellKenneth Gainwell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyren MontgomeryTyren Montgomery · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  8. 8Ezekiel ElliottEzekiel Elliott · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Hunter Henry

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Hunter Henry — NE · Receiving

Hunter Henry posted the highest total EPA (+6.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.

Hunter Henry's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (11:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry to PHI 24 for 12 yards (53-C.Elliss).

Biggest single play (-9.13 EPA): Marcus Jones — (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Marcus JonesMarcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 59 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -12.18 total EPA
  • Jalen HurtsJalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +8.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play-0.056-0.166
Offensive success rate37.3%38.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.091-0.207
Rush EPA/play-0.214-0.187
Defensive EPA/play+0.166+0.056
Defensive success rate61.5%62.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.06 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 13 drives, -15.98 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 14 drives, -4.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Darius Slay Jr.Philadelphia Eagles — Darius Slay Jr. (Q1 5:12)
  • Donovan SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Donovan Smith (Jalen Hurts pass) (Q1 2:47)
  • Hunter HenryNew England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Marcus Jones pass) (Q2 4:39)
  • Kendrick BourneNew England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass) (Q2 0:30)
  • Kendrick BourneNew England Patriots — Kendrick Bourne (Marcus Jones pass) (Q4 3:43)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q1 7:46)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 8:52)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 8:48)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 13:26)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q4 5:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 16–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 14 (Q1 7:46) — (7:46) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 42 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 4:56) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 4:34) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 19 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 84-K.Bourne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 0:25) — 37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 6–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 38 (Q3 8:52) — (8:52) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 35 (Q3 8:48) — 4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs. Kick deflected in off left upright.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 84-K.Bourne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -9.13]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 80-K.Boutte pushed ob at PHI 8 for 12 yards (28-J.Jobe). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (N [WPA -26.1% · EPA -2.08]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass incomplete short middle to 6-D.Smith (6-C.Gonzalez) [9-M.Judon]. [WPA -21.1% · EPA -1.98]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts left tackle to PHI 35 for 8 yards (5-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (5-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by NE-25-Ma.Jones at PHI 41. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -3.42]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry to PHI 24 for 12 yards (53-C.Elliss). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -9.13]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 15-E.Elliott to NE 25 for no gain (90-J.Davis). FUMBLES (90-J.Davis), RECOVERED by PHI-52-Z.Cunningham at NE 26. [WPA -6.3% · EPA -5.51]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry to PHI 24 for 12 yards (53-C.Elliss). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +3.43]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts left tackle to PHI 35 for 8 yards (5-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (5-J.Peppers), RECOVERED by NE-25-Ma.Jones at PHI 41. [WPA -17.7% · EPA -3.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 7:46 · NE 14 · Score 3-0
    (7:46) 4-J.Elliott 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 5:12 · PHI 42 · Score 9-0
    (5:12) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 84-K.Bourne INTERCEPTED by 2-D.Slay at PHI 30. 2-D.Slay for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 4:56 · NE 15 · Score 10-0
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · NE 5 · Score 16-0
    (2:47) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 6-D.Smith for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:39 · PHI 9 · Score 16-6
    (4:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:34 · PHI 15 · Score 16-7
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · PHI 19 · Score 16-13
    (:30) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep middle to 84-K.Bourne for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:25 · PHI 15 · Score 16-14
    37-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
  9. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:52 · NE 38 · Score 19-14
    (8:52) 4-J.Elliott 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.
  10. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:48 · PHI 35 · Score 19-14
    4-J.Elliott kicks 65 yards from PHI 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  11. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 13:26 · NE 30 · Score 22-14
    (13:26) 4-J.Elliott 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs. Kick deflected in off left upright.
  12. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 5:38 · NE 33 · Score 25-14
    (5:38) 4-J.Elliott 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-10-A.Siposs.
  13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · PHI 11 · Score 25-20
    (3:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 84-K.Bourne for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Marcus Jones (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots on 2023-09-10?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots 25-20 in Week 1, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 16, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 6, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 6, New England Patriots 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 25, New England Patriots 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Slay (Q1 5:12) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Smith (J. Hurts pass) (Q1 2:47) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (M. Jones pass) (Q2 4:39) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q2 0:30) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Bourne (M. Jones pass) (Q4 3:43) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q1 7:46, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 8:52, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 8:48, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 13:26, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 5:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots?

Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 59.3% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -12.18 total passing EPA. Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles), 52.4% completion, +8.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots?

Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.93 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (11:44) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 85-H.Henry to PHI 24 for 12 yards (53-C.Elliss)..

Was Philadelphia Eagles vs New England Patriots a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 25-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Now 1-0 W

New England Patriots

Now 0-1 L

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