The New England Patriots dropped their preseason opener 23-21 Thursday night to the New York Giants. As most of the starters did not suit up, it was a prime opportunity for many players on the outside-looking in to make their case for a 53-man roster spot.
Here’s who caught our eye Thursday night for better or worse.
Winners: Wide receivers
The Patriots’ veteran wide receivers did not step on the field for New England, but it was be hard to tell. The primary unit of Kristian Wilkerson (8 catches, 99 yards), Tre Nixon (4 catches, 81 yards), and Lil’Jordan Humphrey (6 catches, 62 yards, touchdown) were all over the field for the Patriots.