What happened: The Patriots completed their 20th camp practice after joint sessions with Philadelphia on August 19 and 20. Christian Gonzalez has been sidelined since August 10 and missed both workouts.

Why it matters: Producing without Gonzalez suggests New England's turnover potential is rooted in secondary depth, not one top corner. Drake Maye's offense was more competitive Wednesday than Thursday, reinforcing how much the defense raised its level late in the six-day stretch.