This is an 8* on NE (ML)

The legendary John Madden once said that “if you have two quarterbacks, you have none.” But that famous quote doesn’t really apply to the NFL preseason. To be frank, the opposite is true. When you’ve got multiple competent quarterbacks, you are more likely to win. Such is the case with New England. Cam Newton and Mac Jones will get one last audition to be the Patriots' starting QB on Sunday. Bill Belichick has a decision to make after this game, but that’s not our concern. We like the fact that we’ve got a QB battle on our hands with the team we’re taking in this one. New England is 2-0 SU/ATS in the preseason, having outscored its two opponents 57-13. No matter who has been in at quarterback, the Patriots have run the ball effectively. They have gone for 386 yards on the ground and scored six touchdowns. The defense has also been impressive. Not just in the first two preseason games, but in joint practices with the Giants, who are Sunday’s opponent. New York will play its starters for at least a half tonight, but after that they’ll give way to a group that’s 0-2 in the preseason and scored just 20 points. Whether it’s Newton or Jones playing in the second half, you can look for them to lead their team to victory. Play on NEW ENGLAND (moneyline)

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