The Patriots have been without most of their top players for most of the preseason, but they saw a couple of potentially important players back in action after both tight end Scott Chandler and receiver Aaron Dobson were in action Friday night down in Carolina.
Chandler had the best night of the two, finishing with three receptions on four targets, including an 18-yard touchdown in the closing minutes of the first half following a nice arcing pass from Tom Brady which helped the Patriots take the lead 7-6 following two field goals by the Panthers.
For Dobson, there were mixed reviews.