{"id":24431,"date":"2019-08-22T07:30:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T11:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=24431"},"modified":"2019-08-22T07:21:36","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T11:21:36","slug":"what-to-watch-for-preseason-week-3-patriots-vs-panthers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2019\/08\/22\/what-to-watch-for-preseason-week-3-patriots-vs-panthers\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Watch For, Preseason Week 3  Patriots vs Panthers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Patriots are taking on the Carolina Panthers tonight in Foxboro for the third preseason game for both teams. This is the week that the starters traditionally see a lot of game action. But I have always disliked the term \u201cdress rehearsal\u201d, so for the eighth year in a row here at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/\">PatsFans.com<\/a>, I\u2019ll use my favorite quote from Willie Nelson. My wife and I spent time back and onstage with Willie at one venue and partied on his bus with him at others. [Those are stories for a different time.] But Willie\u2019s words ring true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong><em>\u201cThere are no dress rehearsals, we are professionals and this IS the big time\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So, both teams\u2019 starters should see about a half of work and maybe a series in the second half to get acclimated to the entire process. This will be Cam Newton\u2019s first game action this year after off-season shoulder surgery. So, he may not be as apt as he\u2019s shown in the past about tucking the ball away and running with it. This will also be Tom Brady\u2019s first preseason action this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are we looking for from a Patriots perspective tonight?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can Brady and the New Faces Click on Offense?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Julian Edelman came off of NFI on Monday, Demaryius Thomas was removed from PUP on Tuesday. I don\u2019t imagine either will play. Josh Gordon is still on NFI and has already been ruled out of tonight\u2019s game. N\u2019Keal Harry just returned to practice this week and may not play either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this will be a really big test for Jakobi Meyers, going against the top Carolina&nbsp;defense as Brady\u2019s go-to receiver. Phillip Dorsett and Braxton Berrios should also get a lot of snaps with the first unit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should be a good time to see how Sony Michel and Damien Harris are used out of the backfield in the passing game, something they\u2019ve worked on this summer. We know James White\u2019s value there, but the coaches made a concerted effort to by more unpredictable this summer. Michel and Harris should handle the bulk of the work in the running game. Isaiah Wynn\u2019s workload should increase this week and we want to see how he handles this as well as how he holds up against a stout Panthers defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt LaCosse is back on the field after being injured in Detroit, and this is his opportunity to shine. No one has really stepped up at tight end this summer, so this a big chance to carve out a role with the team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Well the Front Seven [Starters] can Create Pressure:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen the top guys dominate in workouts and joint practices. The second and third-tier guys have looked really good in preseason games, but now the starters get to show their stuff. And they get a good test against a Panthers team that has given them problems in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With players like Micheal Bennett, Dont\u2019a Hightower, and Kyle Van Noy getting into their first game action of the year, mixing in Jamie Collins, Lawrence Guy, Adam Butler, and John Simon, we\u2019ll get a better idea on how they are planning on using these players. 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Now watching the starters and their communication with Devin McCourty and Pat Chung at safety is a step. This unit hasn\u2019t played together in a game since the Super Bowl. This is a big week of preparation for the season. Many of them probably won\u2019t play next week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dawson should see plenty of reps in the second half as he\u2019s one of the guys who is fighting for a roster spot. Joejuan Williams, the rookie 2nd round CB, who has improved markedly since training camp began and Keion Crossen should also see a lot of work in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Teams Get Ready For Week 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the release of Ryan Allen, Jake Bailey has won the starting punting position. But the pressure doesn\u2019t let up now, it just gets even tougher. He\u2019s replacing a very popular player with the fanbase and this will be his first game action in Foxboro. 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