Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Other Stars Return in NFL Preseason Week Two

On Thursday night, the Patriots and Eagles faced off for the first time since Philadelphia defeated New England 41-33 in the Super Bowl in February.

This time the Patriots came out on top 37-20—not that it matters.

What does matter is that Tom Brady, the same Tom Brady who just turned 41 and missed New England’s first preseason game with a sore back, was back on the field and looked as good as ever during the win.

But he wasn’t the only star to return to the field to start Week 2 of the NFL preseason, as Aaron Rodgers, Nick Foles, and plenty of other notable names also hit the gridiron.

Let’s take a look at some highlights.

Tom Brady

19/26, 172 yards, and 2 touchdowns.

Every Tom Brady throw from #PHIvsNE! pic.twitter.com/fEWOcfnDMa

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

Aaron Rodgers

This might be a problem for defenses.

AARON RODGERS TO JIMMY GRAHAM. 🔥 #PITvsGB pic.twitter.com/qfG00BJfdC

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

Nick Foles

The Great Nick Foles labored to complete 3-of-9 pass attempts in his first preseason action of the year, then left the game after this injury. Carson Wentz is 8 months removed from ACL surgery. Eagles fans should be concerned about the QB position… pic.twitter.com/EQyGnsfUrt

— Kevin Boilard (@247KevinBoilard) August 17, 2018

Sam Darnold

The accuracy on this Sam Darnold pass 💯#NYJvsWAS pic.twitter.com/T9mKogkaWw

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

Teddy Bridgewater

OKAY, @teddyb_h2o! 👏👏👏#NYJvsWAS pic.twitter.com/jpu12G3akl

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

JuJu Smith-Schuster

.@TeamJuJu Lambeau Leap! 👀#PITvsGB pic.twitter.com/4Ow2ch4tKv

— NFL (@NFL) August 17, 2018

Alex Smith

Alex Smith had a fairly simple outing for the #Redskins, but I thought this was a nice play. 3rd & 8, has Davis on a shallow cross with Doctson running a basic behind it to create a high-low. Smith calmly avoids a rusher and hits Doctson for a 1st down. pic.twitter.com/RNwEfeEZTz

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 17, 2018

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