The third week of NFL preseason football is here, and the New York Giants will host the New England Patriots on Thursday. New York is 2-0 in preseason football after taking down the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. The Patriots are also 2-0 in preseason ball.

The Patriots have just one more preseason tilt to play before the games start to matter. But for many players, Thursday night's exhibition clash against the New York Giants matters quite a bit.Thursday night is the final chance for a lot of players to prove to Mike Vrabel and the Patriots -- or other teams around the NFL -- they deserve a spot on a roster or practice squad.