Report: Jacoby Brissett to start for Patriots Sunday vs. Bills, Jimmy Garoppolo inactive
Rookie Jacoby Brissett will start at quarterback for the Patriots on Sunday over Jimmy Garoppolo, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Garoppolo injured his shoulder in Week 2 and missed last Thursday’s game against the Texans. Garoppolo will be inactive Sunday, Schefter adds, leaving wide receiver and former college quarterback Julian Edelman as the backup.
Brissett, a third-round pick from NC State, made his first NFL start against Houston, completing 11 of 19 passes for 103 yards. He also had 48 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries, as New England won 27–0.
Brissett injured his thumb in the game and was listed on the injury report as questionable.
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported earlier Sunday that Garoppolo “needed a shot” to practice during the week and was limited to 100 throws per day, significantly less than the typical 200 throws he would make on gameday.
Tom Brady is eligible to return next week from a four-game suspension.
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