The Patriots will finally close out their preseason slate of games on Friday when they take on the Titans down at Nissan Stadium. Kick-off is set for 8:15 p.m. EST.
Even though the third and final preseason game usually stands as a team’s primary “dress rehearsal” before regular-season play commences, it looks like Bill Belichick and his coaching staff will opt for a lighter roster down in Nashville.
According to Karen Guregian of MassLive.com, Mac Jones is expected to sit out of Friday’s game, along with several other starters. But even if various key players don’t take the field on Friday, there should be plenty to keep tabs on, especially regarding players further down on the depth chart who are looking to get off the roster bubble.