The intentionally short-handed Patriots opened preseason play against the Giants on Thursday with a 23-21 loss, as Graham Gano nailed a field-goal as time expired to give the Giants a victory.
Here’s what happened.
The big picture
The Giants scored first, marching down the field on a 13-play opening drive that resulted in a field goal. The Patriots answered as the first-quarter came to a close, however — capping off an eight-play drive by Brian Hoyer that resulted in a touchdown by rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton whose intriguing preseason continued.
In the second quarter, the Giants wrested control back with a touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor to Richie James.