Thousands of Patriots Fans Pack Joint Practice, Expecting Another Super Bowl Run
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 11
Thousands of Patriots Fans Pack Joint Practice, Expecting Another Super Bowl Run
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 11
Summary
Thousands of fans turned out in Foxboro for New England's first joint practice with Indianapolis, arriving with far higher expectations than a year ago after the Patriots' Super Bowl appearance.
A.J. Brown drew some of the strongest attention, with fans casting the offseason addition as the true No. 1 receiver Drake Maye needed to push the offense further.
Jonathan Taylor and the Colts also gave fans an early test to watch, especially for a Patriots defense supporters want to see handle one of the NFL's top rushing threats.
Thursday night's preseason opener against the Colts at Gillette Stadium now becomes the next gauge of whether last season's momentum and renewed championship belief can carry into 2026.