FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots looked dominant in their preseason-opening win against the Commanders.
The offense had almost no trouble moving the ball, putting up 48 points for the first time in a long time.
The defense held its own, and a pair of young defensive backs forced turnovers.
On special teams, New England’s return game stood out with a 100-yard kick return and a lengthy punt return.
Drake Maye didn’t play much, but he scored a touchdown and committed a turnover.
Here’s a closer look at who stood out, both positively and negatively, during this game.