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Detroit Lions on Sunday night New England Patriots Hats , delaying his debut with the Patriots.Gordon was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice after being acquired from the Cleveland Browns.New England safety Patrick Chung and defensive end Trey Flowers are inactive because of concussions.Detroit's All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (ankle) are active after both were listed as questionable.Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) is inactive, potentially giving Tom Brady more time to pass.The list of inactive players:PATRIOTS: WR Josh Gordon, S Patrick Chung, DB Eric Rowe, TE Jacob Hollister, OL Brian Schwenke, OL Cole Croston, DE Trey Flowers.LIONS: WR Brandon Powell, RB Ameer Abdullah, DE Kerry Hyder New England Patriots Womens Hoodie , OG Joe Dahl, OL Andrew Donnal, TE Michael Roberts, DE Ezekiel Ansah.New England Patriots links 8/24/18 - Despite prognostications of doom, Patriots getting along just fine TEAM TALKAndy Hart tells us six things he’ll be watching for in tonight’s preseason Week 3, Patriots at Panthers matchup: 1. Brady’s targets.Paul Perillo talks about the injuries impacting this year’s draft class.Gameday Eve Interview: Checking in with Phillip Dorsett. (2.03 min. video)Press Pass: The D-line on Carolina. (1.11 min. video)LOCAL LINKSKaren Guregian reports Alex Guerrero was seen taking the team flight to Carolina. /But what does this meeeaaaannnn?NBC Sports Boston passes along a couple of breathless reports that while Alex Guerrero was on the team plane, he will not be on the sideline during the game.Mark Farinella previews tonight’s ‘don’t call it a dress rehearsal’ matchup between the Patriots and Panthers.Kevin Duffy gives us five things to watch during Pats-Panthers. 1. New receivers.Mark Daniels lists what he’ll have an eye on: 1. Will Tom Brady continue to look like an MVP?Phil Perry tells us the Pats-Panthers storylines he’ll be tracking. 3. What’s the plan at RB?Ryan Hannable adds where his preseason attention will be tonight. 3. Does defense continue to build?Andrew Callahan gives us 5 players to watch, 3 questions to answer and which players are expected to be absent for tonight’s game. Who starts at nickelback? /Chad Kroeger.Matthew Geagan shares five things he’ll be watching for tonight. 2. Young LBs vs. Christian McCaffrey.David Albiani (FullPressCoverage) What to watch for: Preseason Week 3, Patriots at Panthers. 1. Will Gronkowski play?Devon Clements (PatriotsWire) 3 Points of concern for Patriots ahead of preseason game vs. Panthers. 1. How much playing time should Brady get?Ian Glendon (FullPressCoverage) What’s next for the Patriots after the release of Kenny Britt?Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) On Britt, Dez and the remaining Patriots receivers.Matt Dolloff notes Chris Hogan and Julian Edelman both know what it will take for the young receivers to click with Tom Brady.Phil Perry says there is nothing brewing at the moment between Dez Bryant and the Pats.Matt Dolloff hears Troy Brown explain perfectly why the Patriots aren’t interested in Dez Bryant.Ryan Hannable thumbnails five free agent wide receivers who could potentially be added.Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Patriots could reunite with preseason standout Austin Carr.Rich Garven reminds us Tom Brady knows he can always count on James White Womens Customized New England Patriots Jerseys , especially with other players out.Michael Hurley reveals what Tom Brady needs to do to become the NFL’s greatest 41-year-old quarterback.Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Trade targets for Patriots at every position.Nick O’Malley compiles a list of the 50 greatest undrafted Patriots players in the Bill Bellichick era.Mike Reiss gives us the story behind Julian Edelman’s bright yellow practice shirt.NATIONAL NEWSDarin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Alex Guerrero was on Patriots team plane last night.Austin Knoblauch (NFL.com) What to watch for in Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Pats-Panthers: Can Trent Brown be an everyday Brady blocker?; Cornerbacks; More.Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) NFL preseason position battles: Five juicy non-QB competitions. Patriots at wide receiver.Neil Hornsby (Pro Football Focus) The NFL’s secret superstars on offense. David Andrews included.Seth Walder (ESPN) Eagles-Pats rematch? FPI’s bold predictions for 2018 NFL season.Mike Clay (ESPN) How all 32 NFL teams can win 10 games, and predicting which ones will. /Insider piece, but Pats are visible. Gil Brandt (NFL.com) Ranking the five most and least enviable QB situations in the NFL. Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Deshaun Watson, Carson Wentz could regress ... and still be MVP candidates.Conor Orr (SI) Morning Huddle: Blitzing in the preseason, is there an unwritten rule?Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: 15 Notable veterans who are available.Tim Layden (SI) It’s time we realize football is a little less important. /...because bad things happen in real life?.Kevin Seifert (ESPN) How the NFL has enforced new helmet rule, and what’s coming next.Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) So why didn’t the NFL officially change the helmet rule?Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Steelers try to protect practice from prying eyes. /Just for lols.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Pat Bowlen, Gil Brandt are contributor candidates for Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019.