The Patriots’ preseason opener against the Colts was a snapshot of roster battles, with key players resting while bubble candidates seized their moment. The 13-13 tie masked the real story: snap counts that reveal who’s climbing the depth chart. Offense saw wide receiver rotation (eight players), QB splits, and RBs carrying the load—with Jacob Rizy and Mehki Butler stepping up amid injuries. Defense shone with four turnovers and standout performances from Khalil Jacobs and Bradyn Swinson, though Jesse Luketa and Marcellas Dial surprisingly saw limited snaps. Special teams had hiccups (a missed FG) but showed promise from returners Nick DeGennaro and Lan Larison. Every snap counts as training camp winds down—this game could be a turning point for 53-man roster spots.

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