The Washington Commanders are kicking off their preseason schedule with a road matchup against the New England Patriots. Here are a few things to know about their opponent.

**Overview

**2024: 4-13 (4th in AFC East Division)

For the first time in nearly 60 years, the Patriots have gone consecutive seasons winning fewer than five games.

The only other time the Patriots finished with four or fewer wins in consecutive seasons was a four-year stretch from 1967-1970.

The Patriots have had a losing record in four of the last five seasons (all since Tom Brady left).

The last time the Patriots had a losing record four or more times in a five-season span was from 1989-95, when they had a losing record in six of seven seasons.

This is also the first time New England has had double-digit losses

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