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Birds cap undefeated preseason by downing Jets
Aug 31, 2012 - 1:52 AM Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Trent Edwards threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns, as the Philadelphia Eagles capped a perfect exhibition slate with a 28-10 victory over the New York Jets.Edwards completed 22-of-32 passes for the Eagles, who went 4-0 in the preseason for the first time since 1995. Rookie Nick Foles connected on 4-of-6 passes for 46 yards to finish off an impressive preseason.
Rookie running backs Chris Polk and Bryce Brown each scored a touchdown on the ground for Philadelphia, which opens the regular season on Sept. 9 against the Cleveland Browns. Mardy Gilyard caught five passes for 71 yards and a score.
Greg McElroy completed 12-of-17 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown for the Jets, who went 0-4 in the preseason for the first time since 1993. McElroy also carried the ball five times for 33 yards.
Terrance Ganaway's TD catch in the second quarter was New York's first and only offensive touchdown of the preseason.
The Jets open the season against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 9.
- NEW YORK: 10
PHILADELPHIA: 28
Final
Aug 30 9:40 PM - == Preseason == Philadelphia Touchdown - 3-yard run by Chris Polk. (Alex Henery kick).
Jets 10, Eagles 28 4th - 2:33Aug 30 9:31 PM - == Preseason == Philadelphia Touchdown - 7-yard pass from Trent Edwards to Brett Brackett. (
Jets 10, Eagles 21 4th - 12:13Aug 30 9:07 PM - NEW YORK: 10
PHILADELPHIA: 14
End of 3rd
Aug 30 8:55 PM - NEW YORK: 10
PHILADELPHIA: 14
Halftime
Aug 30 8:07 PM - == Preseason == Philadelphia Touchdown - 31-yard pass from Trent Edwards to Mardy Gilyard. (
Jets 7, Eagles 14 2nd - 1:13Aug 30 7:55 PM - == Preseason == Philadelphia Touchdown - 2-yard run by Bryce Brown. (Alex Henery kick).
Jets 7, Eagles 7 2nd - 3:15Aug 30 7:32 PM - == Preseason == NY Jets Touchdown - 6-yard pass from Greg McElroy to Terrance Ganaway. (Nick
Jets 7, Eagles 0 2nd - 8:55Aug 30 7:19 PM - NEW YORK: 0
PHILADELPHIA: 0
End of 1st
Aug 30 7:06 PM - NEW YORK: 0
PHILADELPHIA: 0
1st Quarter - 15:00
Aug 30 6:38 PM
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