We’re in the third week of the NFL preseason, the “dress rehearsal” for many teams around the league. For the most part, this is the final game to make preparations for the regular season, with many starters playing the entire first half and sometimes well into the third quarter. There are two games Friday night featuring playoff teams from last season, including the defending Super Bowl champions.
The first game on Friday has the Patriots taking on the Lions. Tom Brady and Co. are looking to repeat as champs after the Patriots made several major additions to their roster over the offseason, including receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerback Stephon Gilmore.