What upset Quinn the most was the penalties. The Commanders were penalized 13 times for 98 yards. You're going to lose almost every time, preseason or regular season, when you are penalized that frequently. Ultimately, the most critical part of the preseason is development. How did the younger players perform? Are they improving?

The New England Patriots opener their preseason slate with a 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders, giving Mike Vrabel a victory in his first game as head coach.