The Patriots closed out their preseason slate with a 23-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Friday night at Nissan Stadium.
On a night where Bill Belichick and New England’s coaching staff dipped deep into the team’s depth chart while resting various starters, O-line woes and lackluster QB play once again thwarted any hope of sustained offensive execution.
However, a few roster-bubble players on the other side of the ball did stand out.
Here are a few observations from Friday’s loss.
1. Mac Jones and multiple starters sit out preseason finale
Over the last few seasons, the third and final preseason game usually stands as a team’s primary “dress rehearsal” before regular-season play commences.