The Patriots are once again on the lower practice field behind Gillette Stadium, going through their final tuneup before Thursday's game with the Giants -- and also their last practice of the preseason. When next they gather to practice, it will be to prepare for the regular season opener against the Chiefs.

As reported earlier, Tom Brady was not on the field, and 14 other players were missing as well:

CB Jason Webster
DB Brandon Meriweather
CB Mike Richardson
FB Kyle Eckel
G Stephen Neal (PUP)
G Ryan Wendell
C Dan Connolly
T Ryan O'Callaghan
G/C Russ Hochstein
T Oliver Ross (PUP)
WR Wes Welker
TE Benjamin Watson
WR Sam Aiken
DL Le Kevin Smith