Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Aug 23
Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson Hospitalized After Opening-Kickoff Injury as Patriots Beat Philadelphia 24-21
Updated
Updated · CBS New York · Aug 23

Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson Hospitalized After Opening-Kickoff Injury as Patriots Beat Philadelphia 24-21

3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 23

Summary

  • Ja'Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance after being injured on the opening kickoff while tackling Patriots returner Lan Larison.
  • Philadelphia said Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation.
  • New England won 24-21 on Behren Morton's 37-yard touchdown pass to Nick DeGennaro after Tanner McKee had put the Eagles ahead with 3:39 left.
  • Tommy DeVito helped set the tone for the Patriots' backups, throwing a 69-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams and finishing 8 of 15 for 151 yards with 44 rushing yards.
  • Most projected starters sat after two days of joint practices; the Eagles host Cincinnati on Friday and the Patriots visit Cleveland on Thursday to end preseason.

Insights

After a terrifying ambulance exit, what does Ja'Quinden Jackson's injury mean for the Eagles' backfield depth?
Can Tommy DeVito's stunning 69-yard touchdown and dual-threat heroics secure him a permanent Patriots roster spot?
Will Tanner McKee's explosive two-touchdown performance force Philadelphia to rethink veteran Andy Dalton's backup role?