FOXBORO — The Patriots’ offense was supposed to get the ball first in Friday’s preseason opener against the Commanders, but rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson had other plans.

Henderson ripped off a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown to open Friday’s game. That means we got a look at the Patriots’ defense first.

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Here was the Patriots’ starting defense in Week 1 of the preseason:

DT Milton Williams, DT Khyris, Tonga, DE Keion White, OLB Truman Jones, LB Robert Spillane, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, CB Alex Austin, S Jabrill Peppers, S Kyle Dugger, S Jaylinn Hawkins. CB DJ James came off the bench for Elliss on third down.

The Patriots’ starting offense featured three rookies: LT Will Campbell, LG Jared Wilson and RT Marcus Bryant. They were surrounded by

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