Julian Edelman was sensational last night. With 90 yards, he was all over the place. Tom Brady had a great few drives and Randy Moss was involved some plays. Zoltan Mesko had an average of 43.4 per punt, which is already better than Chris Hanson, and Hoyer looked like a capable backup. So overall, it was a good game for a preseason game.

What I liked:

• Julian Edelman gets better with every game.
• The defense got to Drew Brees
• The offensive line held up without Mankins
• The Patriots were great in the red zone

Highlights:

• Green-Ellis ran in for a 6 yard touchdown
• Marques Murrell sacked Drew Brees
• Edelman returned a punt for 40 yards to the Saint’s 19
• Devin McCourty returns a kickoff for 52 yards
• Eric Alexander intercepted Daniels

A Look at the Rookies:

• Ben Tate caught a pass for 20 yards
• Devin McCourty returned a kickoff for 52 yards
• Brandon Spikes had 8 total tacks and 3 solo ones

Stats:

Passing:

• Tom Brady – 5/8   67 yards
• Brian Hoyer – 8/13   106 yards
• Zac Robson – 3/8   47 yards

Running:

• Chris Taylor – 8 carries for 29 yards
• BenJarvus Green-Ellis – 11 carries for 34 yards, 1 touchdown
• Lawrence Maroney – 8 carries for 30 yards, 2 touchdowns
• Thomas Clayton -  4 carries for 13 yards

Receiving:

• Julian Edelman – 6 catches for 90 yards
• Randy Moss – 2 catches for 30 yards

A lasting question:

• Where the Patriots shopping Green-Ellis?