FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- After review of the New England Patriots’ 30-28 win over the Detroit Lions in preseason action Friday night, a three-up, three-down look at which players’ performance was “up” and “down:”
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Adam Butler: The undrafted free agent defensive lineman from Vanderbilt showed up early in the game with disruptive penetration and backside pursuit against the run. His early playing time in the game reflects how the coaching staff continues to evaluate him for a spot on the initial 53-man roster, and the 6-foot-5, 300-pound Butler appears to be making the most of the opportunity.