The preseason is over for the New England Patriots, but Mike Vrabel and company have a lot of work to do leading up to Week 1.

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So, let's get into some takeaways from Thursday's loss to the Giants: With numerous of the key offensive line starters sitting in the final preseason game, the Patriots used this as an opportunity to try out some different combinations and give players an opportunity to prove themselves and earn a spot.

Lowe and Wallace are two of the last additions to the 53-man roster and might not see Week 1 if the Patriots believe they can find better tackle and guard depth from roster cuts. Consider Bradbury, Brown, Bryant, Campbell, Moses, Onwenu and Wilson locked in, however.

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A look at the Patriots players who made a strong case for a roster spot in a lopsided loss to the Giants, and a look at a few players who went backwards.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is not happy with a report stating second-year wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is set to undergo season-ending surgery.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has made it clear from Day 1 (and his tenure with the Tennessee Titans) that he runs a tight ship. So when he starts seeing leaks about anything - including injury news - he gets antsy.