After weeks of training camp, Mike Vrabel and the Patriots will finally kick off preseason action on Friday night when they take on the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

Beyond Tom Brady’s statue unveiling in Foxborough ahead of the game, there should be plenty to keep tabs on as New England looks to set the foundations for what could be a bounce-back campaign in 2025.

Here’s six storylines worth following on Friday night.

Who will play?

It remains to be seen just how many of New England’s expected starters will take to the field on Friday — or log more than just a few snaps during the team’s preseason opener.

Washington head coach Dan Quinn noted Wednesday that Commanders star QB Jayden Daniels will not play on Friday after getting plenty of h

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