With 12 training camp practices in the rearview mirror, it is officially time for game action. The New England Patriots will take on the Washington Commanders in their preseason opener Friday night.

Here was the Patriots’ starting defense in Week 1 of the preseason: DT Milton Williams, DT Khyris, Tonga, DE Keion White, OLB Truman Jones, LB Robert Spillane, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, CB Alex Austin, S Jabrill Peppers, S Kyle Dugger, S Jaylinn Hawkins. CB DJ James came off the bench for Elliss on third down.