The Commanders are everything the Patriots want to be right now, a 4-13 team that morphed into a 12-5 team overnight. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, who came from the same draft class as Drake Maye, stepped under center and had immediate success in the NFL.

A Canadian boater says he was ‘kidnapped’ by the US Coast Guard. American officials say he crossed into US waters. The encounter occurred as the United States continues to harden its vast northern border in an effort to curb illegal immigration and smuggling.

The Patriots conducted a walkthrough practice on Tuesday, slowing down the pace temporarily before things pick back up on Wednesday.

The Patriots have one final solo practice Wednesday in advance of Friday’s preseason game at Gillette Stadium.

It's a game week for the New England Patriots, who started preparing for Friday night's preseason opener with a padded practice behind Gillette Stadium on Monday morning.