If the Patriots’ final practice on Tuesday before their preseason finale against the Giants is any indication, don’t expect to see many – or any – of the starters Thursday night.

Quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the starters received a heavy workload in Tuesday’s practice, finishing off the session with sprints. In the past, the third preseason game was one last chance for starters to see the game field before the start of the regular season. Now, with a shortened preseason and an increase in joint practices, the third preseason game is a chance for players on the roster bubble to prove they deserve a spot.

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