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New England Patriots will take the field at Lambeau Field for the second preseason game. The Patriots have been in Green Bay for joint practices, with Ezekiel Elliott being seen with the team for the first time since he signed. New England Patriots (0-0) vs Green Bay Packers (0-0)Date: Saturday, August 19Time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Lambeau Field | Green […]
New England Patriots will take the field at Lambeau Field for the second preseason game.
The Patriots have been in Green Bay for joint practices, with Ezekiel Elliott being seen with the team for the first time since he signed.
New England Patriots (0-0) vs Green Bay Packers (0-0)
Date: Saturday, August 19
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Lambeau Field | Green Bay, Wisconsin
Betting odds: Packers -2.5
How to watch on TV: CBS (Local), McCourty TwinCast on WSBK-TV 38 (Boston)
Streaming: FuboTV, YouTube TV, Network apps, etc.
Will the Patriots play the starters?
This is still unknown. Bill Belichick was asked about whether starters will be seen in Saturday's game, but said he had yet to talk to the staff about that possibility.
Will Ezekiel Elliott play?
The Patriots signed Ezekiel Elliott earlier this week and he was quick to join the team in Green Bay for joint practices. People got the first look at the new running back in action, but it's clear he is still learning the playbook and terminology. It wouldn't be completely out of the ordinary for Elliott to at least get a few snaps to get comfortable in game-time situations.
3 Players to watch
- QB Malik Cunningham: The Patriots undrafted rookie has been on everybody's radar after his impressive performance in the first preseason game. While he started the game at receiver, he came in at quarterback towards the end of the game and provided a spark for the offense. So where will the Patriots use him tonight?
- RB Ezekiel Elliott: It will be interesting to see if the Patriots newest signing will see time on the field during Saturday's preseason game. They have been searching for a veteran running back throughout training camp, and it's clear that Bill Belichick has a lot of respect for Elliott.
- LB Marte Mapu: While he has been in a non-contact jersey throughout most of training camp, Mapu was back in a regular jersey for the joint practices. He was seen tracking plays throughout the first preseason game, but he might get a chance to show his skills.
More Patriots news ahead of the game
- Patriots Training Camp Takeaways: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12, Day 14
- Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai directly asks fans for support for Hawaii
- Patriots Mailbag: What will Ezekiel Elliott's role be?
- Patriots' Robert Kraft not selected for NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame for second straight year
- Practice videos capture first look at Ezekiel Elliott in Patriots gear
- Latest Jack Jones news could mean big things for the Patriots roster
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