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.

The New York Giants face the New England Patriots for their final preseason game on Thursday night. With the focus immediately shifting to the regular season, many Giants players must take advantage of this final opportunity.