The Patriots held the Eagles .
The Patriots took over on downs with 1 : 53 left in the game and quickly made it a one possession game with Nelson hitting senior Clay Cordell for a 28 - yard touchdown , but still trailed 44 - 40 .
The Patriots held the Eagles and took over on downs with 1 : 53 left in the game and quickly made it a one possession game with Nelson hitting senior Clay Cordell for a 28 - yard touchdown , but still trailed 44 - 40 .