The Washington Commanders are set to take on the New England Patriots in their 2025 preseason opener tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know about the game:
Game Details
- Date and Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- TV Channel: CBS 9 (Washington, D.C.), WBZ-TV (Boston)
- Live Streaming: NFL+, fuboTV, YouTube NFL Sunday Ticket, (link unavailable) (local), Commanders mobile app
Team Updates
The Commanders will be without their star quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is resting for the game. Instead, Sam Hartman will lead the team, competing with Josh Johnson for the QB3 spot.The Patriots, on the other hand, expect most healthy players to see action, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. However, the playing time for starters like Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs remains uncertain
Key Players to Watch
New England Patriots:
Drake Maye: The second-year quarterback will look to build on his rookie season and form connections with new receivers Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins.
Will Campbell: The rookie left tackle will make his preseason debut, facing a tough test against the Commanders’ pass rush.
TreVeyon Henderson: The rookie running back offers explosive potential and could see significant action tonight.
Washington Commanders:
Sam Hartman: The backup quarterback will lead the team in Daniels’ absence and look to make a statement.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt: The seventh-round rookie running back has impressed in camp and could see action tonight .
Odds and Predictions
- The Patriots are favored to win, with odds at -270 on FanDuel Sportsbook.
- The over/under is set at 34.5 points.
- Commanders Wire projects a score of New England 17, Washington 13 ⁵ ².
