The New England Patriots officially kick off their preseason slate on Friday night, but you could argue this week’s joint practice sessions with the Washington Commanders are more valuable than the actual game.
Joint practices offer a unique setting for teams to simulate game-like situations. If nothing else, the starters will go head-to-head in these sessions more than we expect to see on Friday night.
If reporters on hand were keeping score during Wednesday’s competitive (and sometimes chippy) session, they would have scored more “Ws” for the home team.
After some ups and down through camp, today was a step in the right direction for the Patriots.