The Patriots travel to MetLife Stadium for the 2025 preseason finale against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Prominent Patriots starters are expected to sit so players fighting for final roster spots can take center stage across the offensive line, defensive backs and special teams. Practice patterns hinted at a conservative usage of starters while backups handled situational work. The preseason finale offers key opportunities for fringe players to prove themselves before the 53-man roster is set. Rookie kicker Andres Borregales faces competition, and running back JaMycal Hasty could see increased reps amid injuries.
The final dress rehearsal for the 2025 season arrives early this week for the New England Patriots, who head to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football (7 p.m. EST, Prime Video). And while the national audience will tune in hoping to catch a glimpse of rookie phenom TreVeyon Henderson or second-year quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots are expected to sit their prominent starters to let those battling for final roster spots take center stage.
The Patriots have several roster spots up for grabs, from the offensive line to the defensive backs and beyond. While typically devoid of big-name stars, the preseason finale often makes for great NFL theater as players on the fringes of the 53-man roster look to leave it all on the field and earn a job. With that in mind, here are seven Patriots players who fans should be watching against the Giants on TNF.
K Andres Borregales The sixth-round rookie has a former XFL player nipping at his heels in John Parker Romo. Borregales has some pressure on him entering an unfriendly environment (and playing surface) at MetLife Stadium. This is a big week for Borregales, and head coach Mike Vrabel and company will want to see how their prospective 22-year-old kicker battles through some early adversity.
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