Patriots Come Back to Beat Saints 26-24
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Trailing 24-23 with two minutes to go, Jimmy Garoppolo led the Patriots down the field on a five play, 28 yard drive resulting in a Stephen Gostkowski game winning field goal to give New England the lead for the first time and for good.
The Patriots trailed 21-0 after a Josh Hill touchdown catch in the second quarter before finally getting on the board before the half.
Garoppolo found Chris Harper in the endzone with time winding down in the first half in a drive that totaled six plays and covered 65 yards. Garoppolo went 6 for 6 on that drive and proceeded to lead New England to four more scoring drives and a come from behind win.
The Patriots return to action on Friday, August 28 when they visit the Carolina Panthers in the third preseason game. Kick off is set for 7:30 p.m.
For more on the Patriots win against the Saints see the five takeaways slideshow below.
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