Patriots host Colts in preseason game with several key players inactive

The New England Patriots played their first preseason game on August 13 against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Several notable players did not participate, including cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is negotiating a new contract and nursing an ankle injury. The Patriots defense forced three turnovers in the first half, allowing quarterback Tommy DeVito to connect on a 12-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams, giving New England a 10-7 lead at halftime. The game continued with key players like quarterback Drake Maye and running back Rhamondre Stevenson sitting out.

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