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Jones banged up, but in line to play in Pittsburgh after back injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Intrigue surrounded the Patriots throughout the preseason as they looked to remake their offense following the departure of coordinator Josh McDaniels.

The initial reviews are in, and most of them aren’t good.

It was bad enough New England turned the ball over three times and badly missed assignments in key situations during its 20-7 season-opening loss at Miami.

Now the Patriots will have to try to course correct heading into this week’s matchup at Pittsburgh with quarterback Mac Jones nursing a back injury.

“I definitely feel better and I want to be ready to play (this week) against Pittsburgh,” Jones said Monday.