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Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots warms up before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 19, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
FINAL: Patriots 21, Packers 17 (Suspended) - Game called after rookie CB Isaiah Bolden is carted off
Exhibition Game #2: Patriots (0-1) at Green Bay Packers (1-0), 8 p.m.
Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis.
TV: CBS/WBZ-4. Bob Socci (play-by-play), Scott Zolak (color), Paul Perillo (studio), Steve Burton (sideline)
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston. **Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.**
Online: Live Box | Patriots media notes | Packers media notes | Flipcard
BetOnline.ag Latest Line: Packers -4.5. O/U 45.5.
AccuWeather forecast: 69 degrees. Mainly clear, warm and humid
THINGS TO WATCH FOR
1. Everyone expected to play: Unless they're dealing with a nagging injury, my understanding is that everyone is expected to play some for the Patriots. Possibly a quarter for the starters.
2. Ezekiel Elliott should debut: I would assume that the newest running back will get at least a few snaps and touches today as they continue to acclimate him into the system. He looked good in Thursday's practice.
3. Marte Mapu debut: The Patriots' X-factor on defense took off the red non-contact jersey for the first time this week — and laid a hard hit on a Packers TE — so he is expected to get a decent amount of playing time.
4. Fight Club?: Will be see any carryover from the skirmish-marred practice on Thursday? I would keep an eye on Packers WR Malik Heath (trash talker) and LB Keshawn Banks (threw a punch). Jack Jones, Jabrill Peppers and Keion White were mixed in a lot.
5. Offensive line dance: Trent Brown should make his debut and help things immensely. How does Riley Reiff look at RG? Can rookies Atonio Mafi and Sidy Sow make corrections from last week and continue to build for top roles?