Three Players to Watch in Patriots' Week 2 Preseason Game
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Opening night of the NFL season is a day closer and with that, Week 2 of the preseason is also inching closer.
The New England Patriots could be one of the surprise teams across the league this season and getting contributions from young players will play a key part.
With roster crunches eventually coming, Week 2 of the preseason will be important for these three players.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 08: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots reacts with TreVeyon Henderson #32 after carrying the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game...
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 08: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots reacts with TreVeyon Henderson #32 after carrying the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter during the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. MoreTreVeyon Henderson, Running Back
Henderson had one of the standout performances in Week 1, and he will look to continue that success in Week 2.
The second-round draft pick returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in his first play as a professional. He added 30 total yards on offense.
Saturday's game against the Minnesota Vikings will be a chance for him to prove he can do it multiple weeks in a row.
THE FIRST TIME HE TOUCHED THE BALL IN THE NFL!!!!@TreVeyonH4 | @NFL
📺: WBZ pic.twitter.com/NcT2a635nx — New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 8, 2025
Efton Chism III, Wide Receiver
Much like the previously mentioned Henderson, Chism had an excellent performance in New England's first preseason game. He led the Patriots with six catches, 50 yards and a touchdown in his first professional game.
Saturday against Minnesota will be a chance for him to showcase his talent in consecutive games.
A good performance in back-to-back weeks could solidify Chism's place on New England's 53-man roster.
Andy Borregales/Parker Romo, Kicker
Borregales and Romo are locked in a battle for the starting kicker job that could last the rest of the preseason.
New England had six extra points and two field goals in Week 1, with Borregales and Romo splitting those kicks with four each.
Romo drilled a 57-yarder, which could mean that he is currently the favorite to win the job.
Borregales will need to prove that he can also hit from long range if he has hopes of winning the job.
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