Patriots Already Know Jimmy Garoppolo Is Out For Week 3

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Garoppolo, good as he was in limited action, was only playing because of Tom Brady’s four-game suspension. Now, it could be up up to rookie Jacoby Brissett to hold the fort. Brissett, a third-round choice out of N.C. State, went 6-of-9 after taking over on Sunday.

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New England plays Buffalo in Week 4. Worst case scenario, they’ll be 2-2 and ready for Brady’s return. Best case scenario, Brissett keeps the Bill Belichick dark magic alive and starts a “who is Brady’s heir apparent” debate for everyone to enjoy over the next few years.

So — go Texans, maybe