The New England Patriots will close out their preseason on Friday night, but it appears their starter-level players will not be heavily involved in the contest. According to ESPN Boston’s Mike Reiss, the expectation is for New England to give its starters only minimal playing time against the Las Vegas Raiders.
New England and Las Vegas will meet on the heels of two joint sessions. The two teams shared the practice fields at Raiders headquarters in Henderson, NV, on Tuesday and Wednesday, therefore already getting opportunities in a competitive setting.
As a result, the Patriots’ coaching staff has apparently decided to keep things light for its top-level players led by quarterback Mac Jones.