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Photos: Patriots vs. Washington Football Team Preseason Week 1
The New England Patriots take on the Washington Football Team in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones warms up for the team's preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rolls out during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, stands with advisor Matt Patricia prior to a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, left, hands off to running back Damien Harris (37) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is taken down by New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots kicker Quinn Nordin (3) is congratulated after his field goal during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) tries to outrun Washington Football Team cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and strong safety Landon Collins (26) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, center, huddles with teammates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots defensive back Adrian Phillips, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) listens to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. At back right is Patriots quarterback Cam Newton. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones throws during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor (42) tries to get away from Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (17) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterbacks Cam Newton (1) and Brian Hoyer (5) on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson celebrates after his touchdown during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) throws during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
