Preseason Glimpse: Patriots Scheme & Standouts | New England Patriots News

The Patriots’ preseason opener ended in a tie against the Colts, offering early glimpses into new offensive schemes and defensive looks as starters sat out. With mobile QB Drake Maye and athletic linemen in mind, the offense experimented with outside zone runs and bootleg plays — concepts that could shape the season. Defensively, the staff mixed coverages, giving players reps against varied looks. Standouts included wideout Kyle Williams and rookie tackle Caleb Lomu, while concerns emerged on the interior line and linebacker depth. Backup QB Tommy DeVito had an uneven night, and rookie Behren Morton flashed potential but also showed uncharacteristic misses. Kicker Andy Borregales missed three field goals, drawing a sharp response from Coach Vrabel. As camp heats up, roster battles are already shaping up — some players rising, others falling. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70d12553ed95ff62