Super Bowl updates: Eagles take early 9-3 lead against Patriots
The Philadelphia Eagles took a 9-3 lead on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII when Nick Foles hit Alshon Jeffery for a 34-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter. The Eagles missed the point after.
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Tom Brady connected with Danny Amendolo for a 51-yard pass that help set up a field goal attempt. The snap was fumbled, which forced a rushed kick that hit off the left upright to start the second quarter.
The teams traded field goals on their first possessions.
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This story was originally published February 4, 2018 at 6:23 PM with the headline "Super Bowl updates: Eagles take early 9-3 lead against Patriots."