Here's how Patriots' offensive rookies fared in preseason game vs. Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots didn't play many offensive or defensive starters in Thursday night's 23-21 loss to the New York Giants in the preseason opener at Gillette Stadium, and that gave the rookies a great opportunity to impress the coaching staff.
Tyquan Thornton made an impact early by scoring the Patriots' first touchdown of the preseason. The speedy wide receiver fought through a defensive holding penalty by Giants cornerback Aaron Robinson and caught a two-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Brian Hoyer to put the Patriots on the scoreboard.