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For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots will play August football again. Welcome to the preseason!

The opponent for the Patriots’ first of three exhibition games this summer is a relatively unfamiliar one: the NFC East’s Washington Football Team has made the trip to Foxborough; the two teams’ first meeting since the 2019 season. The two squads will obviously not go all-in for a preseason game, but it will nonetheless be another step in their growth with the regular season less than a month away.

From New England’s perspective, the biggest storyline will be the performance of the quarterbacks. Incumbent starter Cam Newton will try to kick his potential bounce-back campaign off in style, while first-round rookie Mac Jones will make his pro football debut.

There is plenty to look forward to, so let’s get the party started!

Live score: Patriots 0 : 0 Washington

August 12, 7:30 pm ET | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA | Broadcast information | Inactives

First quarter

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