Day 13 at Patriots camp delivered a tight red‑zone grind, with the defense asserting itself and the offense fighting to close drives. The session highlighted growth from young players and tightened competition across positions as New England looks to balance depth with reliability ahead of the season.

Undrafted receiver Efton Chism III kept climbing, making the play-of-the-day over Marcus Jones after a deep ball from Joshua Dobbs, following a preseason opener where he led the team in catches. The display underscored his growing trust with the quarterback and his potential to push for more targets in late‑season opportunities.

Safety Craig Woodson earned first‑team repetitions over Kyle Dugger, nearly snaring a Drake Maye pass in a diving attempt and later acknowledging he should have adjusted to the ball better in the moment. Meanwhile, rookie guard Jared Wilson continued his meteoric rise, going 3‑0 in one‑on‑one drills and stepping into a starting left‑guard role as he pressures veteran peers.

Edge K'Lavon Chaisson returned to action and tested rookie Will Campbell in team portions, signaling the Patriots’ edge depth is trending in a promising direction. KickerJohn Parker Romo stayed hot with a 4‑for‑4 out­ing, while Andres Borregales went 3‑for‑4, making the kicking competition in New England tighter than expected as training camp progresses.