The New England Patriots are locked in a preseason “battle of the backups” with the New York Giants for their preseason finale at MetLife Stadium.
Though many Patriots players are garnering some attention during Thursday’s matchup, those currently treading lightly on the roster bubble have absorbed the majority of the spotlight, thus far.
Here is a look at some observations from the first half with New England trailing the Giants 14-10.
Night Off for Many Notables
While several Patriots continue to fight for a spot within their respective position groups, approximately one-third of the team’s current roster are sitting out this matchup in the Meadowlands.