What to KnowThe Patriots and Commanders are practicing together at 10:15 a.m. ET.Both teams will have separate practices Thursday before their preseason game Friday.Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry will share their instant reactions on our social channels (@nbcsboston).Join Tom and Phil for a YouTube Live version of Patriots Talk at 4 p.m.
The New England Patriots finally get to test their mettle against another opponent — and a very good one at that.
The Patriots are hosting the Washington Commanders for a joint practice Wednesday morning on the fields outside Gillette Stadium as they prepare for Friday’s preseason opener. Led by talented young quarterback Jayden Daniels and fresh off a trip to the NFC Championship Game, the Commanders should present a stiff challenge for a retooled Patriots team.
Follow our live blog for the up-to-the-minute news and analysis from Wednesday’s joint practice: