The New England Patriots’ preparations for the 2019 season enter their next phase later today: preseason is upon us, and the reigning world champions will open it on the road against the Detroit Lions. While a sizable portion of the team’s roster is not expected to see the field tonight — including Tom Brady and the majority of the other starters — the game still presents another opportunity for players prove their value to the team.
Now is therefore also the perfect time for the Patriots’ training camp standouts to show that their practice performances were no fluke.