Solid work from the first team offense and defense blew this game open in the first half and the Patriots cruised from there.
The Patriots’ starting units stepped up tonight, with Brady throwing for 2 touchdowns and the starting defense allowing only 7 points. The Patriots defense saw rookies Ja’Whaun Bentley and Keion Crossen in the starting lineup as well as 2nd year player Keionta Davis, who missed 2017 with a neck injury. The Patriots’ front 7 looked faster and more...