The Patriots have just one more preseason tilt to play before the games start to matter. But for many players, Thursday night's exhibition clash against the New York Giants matters quite a bit.Thursday night is the final chance for a lot of players to prove to Mike Vrabel and the Patriots -- or other teams around the NFL -- they deserve a spot on a roster or practice squad.

Five New York Giants players who must play well in their final preseason game against the Patriots to before it's too late originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

The New England Patriots are one of the more hyped up teams in the league right now, as expectations are high for quarterback Drake Maye with Mike Vrabel stepping in as head coach.

A source told Callahan that Jennings' name "was raised in exploratory discussions earlier this summer," but he improved his standing with the team by performing well in practice and the preseason.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had a blast Tuesday as he opened "Gronk Playground" in Boston. He spoke with reporters after the event to discuss all the hard work that went into revamping the playground,