Football Preview - 08-08-2024 This match-up pits one of the NFL's historic franchises against an up-and-coming club from a city with deep sporting roots. While in their previous meetings they've lost both times out, this time the Patriots are 2.5 point favorites to prevail and look good to make an impressive comeback in 2017.
The Patriots' offense continues to operate efficiently behind a formidable offensive line and an effective collection of wide receivers led by Brandin Cooks and Julian Edelman. To continue being effective this week against Carolina, which has allowed 554 passing yards through two weeks - this unit must dominate their opponent!
Carolina will need to play its best preseason game if they hope to avoid falling into an early hole this season. Coming off an unimpressive 2-15 campaign and having traded away their 2019 first-round pick Brian Burns this offseason, Carolina needs to demonstrate they made the correct decision; now is an ideal chance for this.
Christian McCaffrey should make his return from injured reserve this week and should provide much-needed dynamic to their offense. His speed and versatility could give New England's second-ranked rushing defense a run for their money!
The Patriots special teams have been an impressive sight throughout the first two weeks of preseason. Lachlan Edwards has averaged 43.8 yards per punt without pining any opponents inside their 20-yard line.
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