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29	September 2018

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It's not exactly a Super Bowl rematch Carl Soderberg Jersey , especially in the preseason.

But the Philadelphia Eagles will face the New England Patriots on Thursday night for the first time since the Eagles won their first Super Bowl with a 41-33 victory in February in Minneapolis.

And just like at the Super Bowl, Carson Wentz will miss the game as he recovers from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee. Wentz expects to participate in 11-on-11 drills next week, but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready for the season opener. The Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 6.

Nick Foles is supposed to make his preseason debut at New England after sitting out last week's game. He had missed a few practices because of muscle spasms in his neck and shoulder area.

Tom Brady, the reigning league MVP, also will make his first start of the exhibition schedule after sitting out last week's game.

"We've got a big one against the Eagles and we know the challenge they present," Brady said Tuesday. "So, (we're) trying to put a lot into it and see if we can obviously get a lot out of it. You know, it's a big test. They're a good team and we're going to have to play well."

Elsewhere on Thursday night, it's the New York Jets at Washington and Pittsburgh at Green Bay.

What to look for around the league:

STEELERS YOUNG QBS GETTING A CHANCE

The Steelers are giving young quarterbacks Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph an extended look against the Packers.

Ben Roethlisberger and primary backup Landry Jones get the night off in Green Bay. Roethlisberger is in the concussion protocol. Right guard Marcus Gilbert said Tuesday that Roethlisberger rolled out and ran into him as he blocked linebacker Keion Adams.

Dobbs is likely auditioning for another job elsewhere while figuring to be the odd man out in the four-man race for three spots.

Dobbs played well last week against Philadelphia, leading a two-minute drill that resulted in a touchdown at the end of the first half. He'll get an opportunity to face Green Bay's starting defense, which should provide a significant step up in class.

Rudolph John Hayden Jersey , a third-round pick in the 2018 draft, looked solid at times while playing the entire second half against the Eagles. His goal will be holding onto the ball. He lost a fumble that was recovered by a teammate in his pro debut but also led the Steelers to three scoring drives.

The game is also a homecoming of sorts for Pittsburgh safety Morgan Burnett. The Steelers signed the veteran in the offseason after eight years in Green Bay to shore up a revamped secondary. Burnett's first camp in Pittsburgh has been uneven because of a hamstring injury that forced him to wait to put on the pads.

He's slotted as the starting strong safety and the Steelers are hopeful his sure tackling will help a unit that struggled making plays in the open field last season.

RODGERS RETURNS?

Aaron Rodgers is expected to get the start and see his first action in a preseason game. In fact, it will be the first time that the two-time NFL MVP will play in any game at home since Sept. 28 against the Chicago Bears. He broke his collarbone on Oct. 15 at Minnesota, and his only appearance after that was on Dec. 17 at Carolina. Whether or how much Rodgers goes against the Steelers may depend on the availability of dependable left tackle David Bakhtiari, who came back to practice this week following an ankle injury.

"I haven't played at home for a long time," Rodgers said. "So, it will be nice to get out on Lambeau."

GET TO THE QB

There are snaps available at outside linebacker with Nick Perry still waiting to get clearance to return from an ankle injury. Reserve Reggie Gilbert is doing his best to try to alleviate concerns about depth at the position behind Perry and Clay Matthews. He's trying to build on his productive night in the preseason opener last week against Tennessee. Gilbert got extensive work with the starting defense in practice earlier this week.

TIME FOR SAM?

Coach Todd Bowles isn't saying so, but rookie Sam Darnold could start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the Washington Redskins.

Darnold took most of the snaps with the first-team offense at joint workouts with the Redskins and drew rave reviews from Washington defender Josh Norman.

"Someone asked me about him the other day and I was like, yeah, it's like whatever 鈥?just a guy," Norman said. "Then you go out here and you see him make these throws and I'm like http://www.officialflames.com/authentic-adidas-jaromir-jagr-jersey , all right, that's not so much of a college-level throw. He's putting them on the money."

Bowles said all three of his QBs need to be ready, leaving the door open for Josh McCown or Teddy Bridgewater to start. But the smart money is on Darnold, who impressed in his preseason debut against the Falcons.

WASHINGTON LOOKS TO GROUND GAME

Alex Smith is expected to start for the Redskins after sitting out exhibition opener at the New England Patriots.

But the focus will be on the running game, where Washington has to find a starter among Rob Kelley, Samaje Perine and others to replace the injured Derrius Guice. Kelley is the front-runner and should get the first carries.

Tyler Mahle is pitching well in June. Then again, most everyone is pitching well against the Kansas City Royals this month.

Mahle allowed three hits while working into the seventh, Adam Duvall hit a ninth-inning grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds beat the skidding Royals 7-0 on Wednesday night.

Mahle (5-6) allowed only one runner to touch second base in 6 1/3 innings, matching his career longest start. He is 2-0 in June, allowing two earned runs and 14 hits in 16 1/3 innings.

�I was able to make big pitches, get weak contact and guys were able to make plays behind me Ryan Callahan Jersey , and I was able to hold them off long enough for us to score some runs,� Mahle said.

The Royals have lost nine of 10 and have dropped 23 of 33 home games. They have scored 11 runs in their last eight games and 23 in 12 June games. They have scored one run in the past 25 innings.

�We�ve got to be better than that,� losing pitcher Jason Hammel said. �This losing is getting old.�

Kansas City is hitting .147 this month with runners in scoring position, including 1 for 25 in the past six games.

Duvall greeted rookie reliever Jason Adam with his second grand slam in two weeks, driving a 2-2 pitch over the left-center wall.

�He threw me a couple of curveballs earlier in that at-bat, but I knew he liked his heater,� Duvall said. �That�s what I was looking for there. It�s a good feeling to come in here and win two.�

Hammel (2-7) allowed three runs on seven hits over 7 1/3 innings. The Royals committed three errors, including two in the seventh helping the Reds score two runs.

�I know guys are not trying to kick the ball, not try to misplay it, but at this level those things affect the outcome,� Hammel said. �That�s the game in a nutshell.�

Alex Gordon Authentic Pekka Rinne Jersey Kids , a five-time American League Gold Glove winner, made two defensive gems in the sixth inning. Curt Casali singled off the left-field bullpen fence and tried to stretch it into a double. Gordon threw him out from the warning track for his fifth outfield assist this season and the 85th of his career.

Two pitches later, Gordon made a diving head-first catch of Billy Hamilton�s liner to rob him of a hit.

�The first thing that went through my mind, is no wonder he�s a gold, platinum glove winner,� Royals manager Ned Yost said. �He�s just so fantastic out there.�

Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier grounded into double plays to end the first two Royals innings.

Mahle retired 12 of the next 13 batters he faced after Gordon walked in the second inning.

The Royals didn�t have a runner touch second base until Whit Merrifield doubled with two out in the sixth.

STREAKING REDS

Scooter Gennett had two singles, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. � Jose Peraza has reached base in 15 consecutive games. � Reliever Jared Hughes, who pitched a scoreless inning, has not allowed a run in 15 straight appearances.

TRAINER�S ROOM

Royals: 1B Lucas Duda (right foot plantar fasciitis) is doing on-the-field activity. Yost said he is hopeful Duda will go out on a minor league rehab assignment this weekend.

UP NEXT

Reds: They are off Thursday before RHP Matt Harvey will start Friday in Pittsburgh.

Royals: After an off-day Thursday, the Royals will open a three-game home series Friday with the Houston Astros. RHP Jakob Junis will be the KC starter for the opener.

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