One of the benefits of winning the Super Bowl is being able to open the next season in front of the home crowd on national television and for a player who’s in a contract season, things couldn’t have worked out better for wide receiver Aaron Dobson.

Aaron Dobson made a strong case for himself to earn a spot on New England’s 53-man roster for 2015 after his performance Thursday night.

Thursday night saw the Patriots play their final preseason game, which saw some players make a little noise while others fell a little flat. Here’s a quick rundown of three from each end of the spectrum that stood out.

The Patriots saw two of their offensive weapons back on the field during their win over Carolina.

The Patriots have had a rash of injuries during training camp, leading them to add free agent receiver Reggie Wayne as they try and continue getting ready for the 2015 NFL Season.