Patriots hear boos at haftime after Eagles’ blocked punt touchdown return ties game
Patriots fans at Gillette Stadium had reason not like what they saw at the end of the first half. And they let the home team hear about it.
The Eagles pulled even with the Patriots, 14-14, with eight seconds remaining in the second quarter by returning a blocked punt for a touchdown. Eagles linebacker Najee Goode scooped up the football and returned it 24 yards for the game-tying score after the punt was blocked by safety Chris Maragos.
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The touchdown and ensuing extra point gave the Eagles 14 unanswered points after the Patriots had taken a 14-0 lead earlier in the second quarter.
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As the Patriots left the field at halftime, boos could be heard at Gillette Stadium.
“Tough crowd,’’ FOX announcer Charles Davis said.
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