FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — In keeping with head coach Mike Vrabel’s decree to approach the 2025 NFL season with “aggression,” the New England Patriots got off to a hot start in their preseason opener.
The Pats offense erupted for nearly 50 points, while their defense and special teams looked to be in solid form as the home team defenated the Washington Commanders 48-18 at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening.
Just moments after the franchise unveiled a 12-foot bronze statue to honor team legend Tom Brady, New England showcased a fervor for football which had been largely unseen in Foxborough for the past few seasons.