After an offseason filled with changes in New England, the Patriots are finally ready to take the field for the first time in the Jerod Mayo era. The team will welcome the Carolina Panthers to Gillette Stadium on Thursday night for their first preseason game of the summer.
It will be a far more exciting game than a typical preseason game as both teams hope to get back on track under new head coaches, plenty of new talent in the squad and a good foundation to build on.
The Patriots hope to accomplish this with an entirely new coaching staff and with all of their talent in Drake Maye, who will reportedly get some action during his game. Jacoby Brissett remains the starter, and aside from the quarterbacks, everyone will have a chance to play in this game, according to Mayo.
The first preseason game is scheduled to begin on August 8 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch via cable:
The game will be broadcast nationally on the NFL Network and can be viewed on the following major cable providers: Comcast, DirecTV, Spectrum and AT&T U-Verse.
For local coverage of the game, check out the state-based channels below.
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Condition |
channels |
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Massachusetts |
Boston, Mass. WBZ-TV Channel 4 |
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Connecticut |
Hartford, Connecticut WCTX/WTNH-TV Channel 8 |
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Maine |
Portland, Maine WMTW-TV Channel 8 |
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New Hampshire |
Manchester, NH WMUR-TV Channel 9 |
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Rhode Island |
Providence, RI WPRI-TV Chapter 12 |
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Vermont |
Burlington, Vermont WCAX-TV Channel 3 |
Devin and Jason McCourty will join veteran color commentator and former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak to lead a new commentary booth for the Patriots’ two locally produced preseason games.
How to watch without cable:
Those without cable or access to the NFL Network can also watch preseason games through streaming services such as NFL Game Pass, NFL+, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and FuboTV.
Further broadcast information:
Visit Patriots.com for a list of ways to listen to live radio commentary during the game, hosted by the broadcast duo of Bob Socci and Scott Zolak. There is also the option to listen via satellite radio, available through the SiriusXM app: 821 (NE), 804 (CAR) | SiriusXM: 225 (NE), 380 (CAR).
You can also watch for free via the Patriots app, which is available for download on iOS and Android.
Patriots injury report:
As of Wednesday evening, the Patriots have not reported any injuries that will prevent players from participating in Thursday’s game. Any changes or updates will be posted here.
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