The rookie second-round draft pick took the opening kickoff to the house for a touchdown on the first play of Friday's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders. It was an explosive play right out of the gates to put the Patriots ahead 7-0, following the extra point.

New England Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson began his NFL career in style Friday with an electric play on the first play of the night against the Washington Commanders. Henderson returned the opening kickoff 100 yards on his first NFL touch to give New England an early 7-0 lead.

It's not obvious yet how much of an RB role Henderson will have as a rookie behind the established Rhamondre Stevenson. Henderson aligns much better with the timeline of quarterback Drake Maye, who is entering his second NFL season.

Follow along for the latest news, updates and highlights of the Washington Commanders preseason opener against the New England Patriots.

The Washington Commanders will face the New England Patriots in week 1 of the NFL preseason at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 8th.

The New England Patriots unveiled a 12-foot tall Tom Brady statue outside of Gillette Stadium on Friday. See it here!

Tom Brady's statue, weighing six tons and standing 17 feet tall, has been unveiled outside the New England Patriots' stadium.

The New England Patriots on Friday night unveiled a statue of quarterback Tom Brady, who led the franchise to six Super Bowl titles during his career.