in a thrilling preseason matchup the Washington commanders showcased their strength by defeating the New England Patriots 20 to 10 the Commander's defense was the star of the game applying Relentless pressure and stifling the Patriots offensive efforts despite the challenging circumstances rookie quarterback Drake May of the Patriots displayed flashes of talent and resilience throughout the game completing 13 of 20 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown May's performance provided a glimpse of his potential for the season ahead however the Patriots offensive line struggled to protect him leading to critical moments of pressure that hindered their overall performance defensively the Patriots showed inconsistency allowing the commanders to capitalize on their mistakes and maintain control of the game