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 Washington Commanders had a joint practice with the New England Patriots on Wenesday, and will now visit them for their first preseason game. Backup QB Sam Hartman will start. Date/Time: August 8, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET

The Washington Commanders didn't start their preseason slate off on the best start with a 48-18 loss to the New England Patriots, but we got a good look at the depth of this team, and there were some highlights and a large handful of disappointments.