FOXBORO, Mass. — Fans hoping to see Mac Jones and other big-name New England Patriots take the field Thursday night were left disappointed.
The Patriots chose to sit most of their projected starters for their preseason opener against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium, fielding starting lineups made up mostly of younger players and roster hopefuls.
Here’s a look at the top units New England trotted out against New York, with analysis on what hints they might provide about the team’s ongoing roster battles:
DEFENSE
DT Daniel Ekuale
DT Carl Davis
DE Henry Anderson
OLB Anfernee Jennings
LB Mack Wilson
LB Raekwon McMillan
CB Terrance Mitchell
CB Malcolm Butler
S Brad Hawkins
S Joshuah Bledsoe
S Jalen Elliott
Linebacker Josh Uche, defensive back Myles Bryant and defensive lineman LaBryan Ray also rotated in during the Giants’ opening possession.