The Patriots went into their preseason finale game against the Giants with several roster battles yet to be settled. From the wide receiver room and the offensive line to kicker, there were plenty of players worthy of taking an extra close look at ahead of Tuesday's upcoming roster cut deadline.
For the most part, it seems beyond clear who should and shouldn't make the 53-man roster for the upcoming season, even if the preseason was mostly played by presumed backups, especially on Thursday night. However, the kicker competition became especially intriguing, as the 2025 draft pick fell behind the returning player from last season.