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Patriots Fans At Joint Practice Against Colts Have High Expectations For Season: "The Sky's The Limit"
For some fans, the focus was on New England's defense and how it would handle one of the league's best.
August 12, 2026
A year can make a big difference for New England Patriots fans. When the Patriots held their first joint practice a year ago, fans weren't sure what to expect from the team or the season ahead. On Tuesday, thousands of fans filed into Foxboro with a much different outlook for the team fresh off a Super Bowl appearance.
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The Patriots' first joint practice of the year with the Indianapolis Colts gave fans a chance to see their team line up against a foe for the first time this preseason, a preview of what they hope to see this season.
"It's the first joint practice of the year. Finally, get to hit someone outside of themselves. I'm really looking to see really good stuff from the receivers and everyone going up against other guys," Jared Hurwitz said.
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