Patriots Come Back to Beat Saints 26-24
Sunday, August 23, 2015
The New England Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in preseason game number two on Saturday night in New Orleans. The Patriots move to 1-1 in the preseason.
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.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTGaroppolo 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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