The Panthers play the Patriots in each team’s third preseason game Friday. Ahead of that matchup, we talk to ESPN NFL Nation Patriots reporter Mike Reiss.

Among the topics covered:

• The Panthers/Brandon LaFell reunion
• Why the Patriots broke an unwritten rule to pick up RB Tyler Gaffney
• Last year’s controversial MNF finish
• Who will and won’t play for the Patriots Friday

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