Preseason statistics always have to be taken with a grain of salt given the circumstances: teams do only minimal scheming while giving their starter-level players limited playing time. As a result of this, preseason performance does not necessarily predict regular season success or failure.
That being said, there are still a few things that can be taken away from the games. When it comes to the New England Patriots, for example, it is that second-year running back J.J. Taylor is making a strong push for the 53-man roster.
Two weeks into their preseason slate, Taylor is leading the Patriots in total yards gained.