It got real ugly, real quick for the Patriots during New England’s preseason finale against the Giants at MetLife Stadium Thursday night.
New York marched 65 yards down the field and scored on their opening drive, while New England opened with back-to-back three and outs.
The Giants got uneven performances from Jaxon Dart and Jameis Winson, but were able to capitalize when it counted, going 3-for-4 in the redzone.
Tommy DeVito came in and carved up the Patriots’ defensive backups in the second half.
For the most part, the Patriots sat their starters. Neither Drake Maye nor Josh Dobbs played. None of their top three running backs got a touch. Jabrill Peppers and Keion White played a little more than expected in the first half, but most of the defensive starters sat too.
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