Things to watch for when the Patriots square off against the Green Bay Packers in the first preseason game for the 2015 season.
The first preseason game is the first exposure for fans who haven't attended the Patriots training camp practices. For rookies and newcomers, it's the chance to make a first impression and get game film for the evaluation process. The first preseason game is mostly for players on the bubble to make the roster and rookies getting into their first game. Most of the presumed starters that figure to be a big part of the offense/defense will be sitting out of this game because their place on the roster is essentially guaranteed.