Eagles defeat Colts in preseason opener

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Monday, August 17, 2015
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have defeated the Indianapolis Colts 36-10 in the first game of the preseason at Lincoln Financial Field.



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In the first quarter, Adam Vinateieri scored a 32-yard field goal for the Colts.



Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez threw a successful 34-yard pass to Nelson Agholor to get the Birds on the board.



Philadelphia Eagles' Mark Sanchez looks to pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in Philadelphia.
AP Photo/Matt Rourke)


Kenjon Barner followed that up rushing 9 yards for a TD.



However, Cody Parkey missed the extra point. He would go onto a miss a 34-yard field goal in the third quarter, as well.



Philadelphia Eagles' Cody Parkey stands on the field after missing a field goal during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Eagles led the game 13-3 after the first.



In the second quarter, Parkey kicked a 40-yard field goal.



Barner returned a punt for 92 yards.



Philadelphia Eagles' Kenjon Barner (34) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015.
AP Photo/Michael Perez


Eagles led 23-3 after two.



In the third, Parkey kicked a 48-yarder. Colts added more points with a 9-yard rushing TD from Josh Robinson.



It was 26-10 Philadelphia going into the fourth.



In the fourth, Parkey made a 40-yard field goal bringing the lead to 29-10.



Quarterback Tim Tebow ran in for a 7-yard touchdown. Parkey's extra point brought the lead to 36-10.



Philadelphia Eagles' Tim Tebow scores a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, in Philadelphia.
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