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Pats-Commanders recap: Maye a bright spot in preseason finale loss

Drake Maye did his best to push Jacoby Brissett for the Patriots' starting QB job.

By Justin Leger, Phil Perry, Patriots Insider and Tom E. Curran, Patriots Insider • Published August 25, 2024 • Updated on August 26, 2024 at 8:48 am

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What to Know

Drake Maye makes case for QB1 job with strong showing
A penalty-filled night for the Patriots offensive line
Jacoby Brissett suffers right shoulder injury
Sidy Sow ruled out with ankle injury
Patriots finish preseason with 1-2 record

The New England Patriots fell to the Washington Commanders in Sunday night's preseason finale, 20-10.

Patriots rookie Drake Maye replaced Jacoby Brissett at quarterback after the opening series and led his team downfield for an impressive touchdown drive. Fellow rookie QB Joe Milton took over for Maye in the third quarter. Bailey Zappe entered the game with three minutes left in the fourth.

Check out our recap of the third and final Pats preseason game below.