Football is finally back, sorta. The New England Patriots wrapped up their first game week of the year in a 23-21 preseason loss Thursday night to the New York Giants. Although a lot of the Patriots starters didn’t play much on Thursday night, there was still some good to take away from the defeat.
Their top-50 draft selection, the cornerback battle for playing time, and the Patriots’ revamped linebacker room were all on full display on Thursday. So, without further ado, let’s get into this week’s Sunday Patriots Notes.
1. Tyquan Thornton is developing into an impact player for New England.