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Patriots Backups Overmatched in 42-10 Preseason Finale Loss to Giants

With starters sitting, uneven auditions by Bailey Wooldridge, Javon Baker, Borregales sharpen roster decisions.

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Overview

  • New England rested numerous healthy regulars, including Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs, turning the finale into a depth audition.
  • The offense mustered 31 net yards on its first 21 plays and only 21 after halftime, while rookie Javon Baker closed the preseason with one catch on 11 targets plus penalties.
  • Bailey Wooldridge directed a 14-play, 80-yard touchdown drive before throwing a pick-six on the next possession in a volatile outing.
  • Rookie kicker Andres Borregales missed a 49-yard field goal after a 57-yarder went wide last week, though he converted from 30 yards as the job remains unsettled.
  • Reserve defensive backs allowed five gains of 25-plus yards and multiple receiving touchdowns, with Kobee Minor and Miles Battle beaten several times.