Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, friends off the field, guide their teams through a sometimes-spirited joint practice.

For two weeks, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and quarterback Drake Maye have faced off against their own offense to mixed results. The Commanders brought in new blood, and the Patriots’ offense — and especially Maye — passed the litmus test.

Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for a joint practice between the Patriots and Commanders.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start the preseason opener Friday when the Cleveland Browns meet the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.

Rookie Shedeur Sanders will play for the Cleveland Browns in their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night with the recently-signed Tyler Huntley