After a chippy week of joint practice with the Panthers, the Patriots are set to host Carolina in their last preseason home game Friday night at 7 p.m.
Friday’s contest will mark the halfway point of the preseason schedule, with last week’s loss to the Giants in the books, and the preseason finale in Las Vegas upcoming.
Many questions remain as the Patriots draw closer to the Sept. 11 regular-season opener in Miami.
Here are five things to keep an eye out for as the Patriots gear up for their latest matchup.