FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots cranked up the intensity in Thursday morning’s practice session, working heavily in full-team drills with referees on the field.
The Patriots’ defense emerged triumphant after Thursday’s session, and they let the offense hear it from the sideline.
The Patriots’ quarterback stats on the day tell the story:
Cam Newton: 19-of-38 with an interception
Brian Hoyer: 5-of-12
Jarrett Stidham: 12-22, interception
Brian Lewerke: 2-of-4
Attire: Full pads
Absent: DT Beau Allen, S Devin McCourty, WR Will Hastings, LB Josh Uche, LB Caash Maluia
Physically unable to perform list: RB Lamar MIller
Limited: TE Devin Asiasi, WRs Jakobi Meyers, S Kyle Dugger, LB Terez Hall
QB stats:
Newton was 6-of-10 in 1-on-1s, 2-of-5 in 7-on-7s and 11-of-23 with an interception in 11-on-11s.