The Patriots and Commanders close out preseason action Sunday. Both teams are still finalizing roster cuts.
New England is in rebuild mode in life after Bill Belichick, who led the team for more than two decades and won multiple Super Bowls. Belichick’s contract was not renewed after last season, which saw the team fumble in turmoil and a cloud of dust after a 4-13 finish. The team fell flat to the Jets in a 17-3 letdown in Week 18.
Ex-Patriots star Jarod Mayo, a mainstay linebacker during the 2000s, will attempt to fix the mess that has plagued the team since the last Super Bowl victory to close out the 2018-19 season.
In doing so, Mayo took the first step toward future success, drafting North Carolina’s Drake Maye in April. Mayo said after a 14-13 loss to the Eagles last week that Maye, who led the Patriots on two scoring drives, could be in contention to earn the starting job by Week 1.
“He had great composure,” Mayo told reporters. “I thought it was a good drive. I thought he went out there and did a lot of good things. Hopefully, he can build on that, and we’ll see how this week goes.”
Maye went 6-for-11 and scored a rushing touchdown in the loss, showing signs of who he could become.
Meanwhile, the Commanders are still figuring out the kinks at 0-2, along with their newly minted rookie quarterback, Jayden Daniels, who was drafted out of LSU.
Despite a 13-6 loss in Miami last week, Daniels impressed in his brief stint of action, finishing 10-for-12 and racking up 78 passing yards.
Although the Patriots were four-point favorites as of Friday, odds won’t matter in the grand scheme, as both teams will have their rosters down to 53 by next week.
TSN has you covered ahead of Patriots vs. Commanders, including where to watch, stream, etc.
What channel is Patriots vs. Commanders on today?
- Local TV channels: N/A
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo
Unlike most of the NFL preseason contests, NBC will provide the telecast for Patriots-Commanders, and the live stream can be seen on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial to stream the game and the remainder of the NFL preseason live.
Patriots vs. Commanders start time
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Patriots vs. Commanders game will start around 8 p.m. Sunday at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland.
Patriots vs. Commanders radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Patriots vs. Commanders live on SiriusXM.
SiriusXM is also another way to tune into the action, even if a TV is inaccessible. The Patriots-Commanders game will be carried on SiriusXM, like every NFL game thus season. The Patriots' call can be heard on channel 88, while Washington's broadcast will be provided on channel 225.
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Patriots vs. Commanders tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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NFL preseason schedule Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bengals vs. Colts | 8 p.m. | Prime Video |
| Chiefs vs. Bears | 8:20 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Friday, Aug. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Jaguars | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Dolphins vs. Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | Local, Fubo |
| Raiders vs. 49ers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Local, Fubo |
| Lions vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | Local, Fubo |
| Eagles vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local, Fubo |
| Texans vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | Local, Fubo |
| Cowboys vs. Chargers | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Giants | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. Browns | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Titans | 2;30 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Cardinals | 4 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Patriots | 8 p.m. | NBC, Fubo |
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