New England’s final preseason game devolved into a glass‑empty showcase as the Patriots were routed 42‑10 by the Giants. With starters rested, the night belonged to the depth chart, and the results underscored how precarious a number of roster spots may be come cut day. Kyle Dugger remained a stabilizing presence on defense, snagging an interception and flashing playmaking tendencies, while Keion White struggled to impact the game from the edge, signaling the uphill climb ahead for continued development.

Andres Borregales’s 49‑yard try misfired, intensifying the kicker competition with veteran Romo looming as the more reliable option. Jeremiah Webb delivered a spark with a 22‑yard punt return and a 10‑yard TD grab, keeping him in the practice‑squad conversation, but Javon Baker and Miles Battle faced rough nights, and rookie Jordan Polk drew penalties that blemished his evaluation. Veteran Jack Gibbens chipped in a sack, providing a sliver of upside from the linebacker room, while Ben Wooldridge showed the growing pains of a rookie QB, including a late third‑quarter turnover that capped a wobbly performance.

Fantasy relevance centers on the Patriots’ depth chart: Webb’s return skills and the Dugger‑led defensive backfield present points of interest for dynasty‑level nerves; the Borregales vs Romo kicker duel remains an ongoing subplot for early season fantasy rosters. The Giants’ execution in the blowout victory also offered a reminder that even in preseason, a favorable defensive matchup and solid special‑teams play can tilt the edge in late‑season streaming scenarios. The result reinforces the looming roster decisions heading into next week’s cuts, with several players seemingly on the bubble.