New England Patriots: 3 things to watch in Week 3 of preseason

By Sam Minton | Aug 23, 2018

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 16: Jay Ajayi #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by the New England Patriots defense in the second quarter during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 16, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

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Where’s Gronk?

Rob Gronkowski hasn’t played at all in the preseason. We all know Gronk’s ability to get hurt is second to none, but I doubt that he can just start the season without a few warm-up drives.

I hope to see Gronk at least play a drive on Friday. The Patriots will need Gronk to perform well right away. He will be Tom Brady’s No.1 target and will be the primary focus of opposing defenses.

Hopefully before Friday’s game ends we will get to see a Gronk Spike.

The 3rd preseason game is arguably the most important game of the preseason. Bubble players will get a better sense if they are on their way to the final roster, or on their way home.

For guys like JC Jackson, Keion Crossen, and Ralph Webb these games mean a lot.

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Hopefully they will all perform well and the Patriots will come home with yet another victory.

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