Football season is upon us. The 2024 season kicks off with the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Want to talk ball? Comment below in the comments section. We’re live until the fourth quarter.

1.Patriots go on defense first. But before that, we have the new kick return which I am not a fan of.

1. Notable Patriots playing on defense: Kyle Dugger, Anfernee Jennings, Deatrich Wise Jr, Christian Gonzalez.

2. Wise ends the drive on three plays with a 7 yd sack.

3. First look at the offense. Jacoby Brissett, Mike Onwenu, Sidy Sow, David  Andrews, Rhamondre Stevenson, Vedarian Lowe among the notable starters on offense.

4. After the Stevenson long run, the drive stalls.

5. Run defense solid so far. Majority of starters who started the game on defense are still in there.

6. Patriots have been bringing inside pressure with some T-E stunts. Carolina drops two passes on this possession,

7. It would be nice if they blocked a soul on punt return.

8. DRAKE MAYE IS IN!

9. First play for Maye. A handoff to Antonio Gibson on an outside zone.

10. First time Maye has repped with the first offensive line.

11. H-Screen goes for a first down for 13 yards and a first. Nice call by AVP.

12. Drake checks to a weakside zone. Nothing there.

13. Smart taking the checkdown swing there. AVP kept it simple for the kid. As he should.

14. AVP keeps it simple for the kid early. Run the ball, H-Screen, play-action, drop back with a built in check swing. Maye looked comfortable and he speed wasn’t too fast for him.

15. Pharms with a clean win sack, strip and Jennings with the recovery. Pats should take over at the Carolina 7.

16. Annnddd….no fumble. Carolina retains the ball facing a 3rd & 13.

17. Pats defense flying around and forcing another punt. Carolina is not very good upfront. You can see why they opted not to start Young.

18. Bailey Zappe in the game now for some reason. Why?

19. Ja’Lynn Polk with the first of many catches.

20. Wondering if this was the plan or did the pressure and elements make the decision to pull Maye for Mayo? Things that make you go hmmmmm.

21. Maye-be we’ll see Drake again. One can only hope.

22. Undisciplined play by the Patriots with the three penalties on offense thus far. I know it is preseason game number one but it can set a tone. I am sure it will be addressed.

END OF 1ST QTR: Panthers o Patriots 0

It is the first quarter of the first preseason game. Went about as expected. Offense needs to be more disciplined and please tell me we will see more Drake Maye.

1. Whole sale changes on defense and the second and third units get the stop.

2. Javon Baker and Ja’Lynn Polk both in the game.

3. I am getting ahead of myself a little, but the Patriots could be showcasing Zappe here too?

4. Kayshon Boutte with the crossing route and first down! Drive is alive!

5. 3rd & 5, air it out to Baker. He had stacked the corner but B-Zap overthrew it.

6. Pharms is having a heck of a game. Making a strong case to make the team.

7. Shaun Wade read it, jumped it but couldn’t make the play.

8. Boutte has all the talent in the world. He just needs to be consistent.

9. TOUCHDOWN KEVIN HARRIS. 2 yards on the split zone. Ryland extra point is good and it is 7-0 Patriots with 7:54 left in the first half. 5 play, 31 yard drive.

10. DAMN KICK RETURN. Did I mention I hate it.

11. Defense continues to impress. Trysten Hill also having a good game. Another player to watch in the coming weeks as a guy who could find himself on the roster.

12. B-Zap zips it in there to Wilcox for the first. Pats with a chance to go on a little drive here and possibly get some points. NEVERMIND. Over turned.

13. Jack Plummer is taking one for the team tonight. He’s gotten his ass kicked. Pats front seven is feasting.

14. This looks and feels like a first preseason game.

END OF THE 1ST HALF: Patriots 7 Panthers 0

Patriots got on the board but lets not be too critical of this. It is the first preseason game of the season. It is what it is.

3rd Quarter
1. Zappe back for more. at this point we are holding out for Milton.

1. Not the start we were hoping for offensively.

2. Not much to say about the defense. They have played well tonight. Again, take it for it is. A preseason game but hat to them.

3. PatsCats is the new hashtag. Just saying.

4. Patriots just gave up a 15 yard sack and took a delay of game. Plenty for AVP and the staff to work on. Offense is a work in progress.

5. Joe Milton warming up. The crowd will go nuts.

6. Joe Milton ladies and gentleman.

7. All-American comfort route for a young quarterback. A hitch.

8. MiltonMagic

9. This will turn into Malik Cunningham 2.0 in post game. Milton Magic is sweeping New England.

END OF 3RD QUARTER: PATRIOTS 7 PANTHERS 0
Milton entering the game and reinvigorating this crowd is the highlight of the quarter.

1. Slye from 42 yards out. Pretty Slye for a ……never mind.

2. More Milton magic. Pump, fake the pass, put it down and pick up 13.

3. A little out and up on the 38 yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton to JaQuae Jackson. Milton making quite the impression and making a strong case to be the third quarterback. 17-0 Pats with 9:00 minutes left.