We can coach better, we can play better, we can overall in different units execute better collectively, not just individually. Garroppolo is listed as doubtful for the Houston matchup.
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The New England Patriots just reported that they are not ruling out Jimmy Garoppolo playing vs. Texans this Thursday night.
Barring an unexpected late change, the New England Patriots are not planning to have injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in uniform for Thursday night’s home game against the Houston Texans, according to a source close to the situation. That, combined with a steady rushing game that provided three touchdowns, an offensive line that erased the Texans’ pass rushing threat, and a defense that completely neutralized Houston’s offense, had New England on its way to the shutout.
Brissett made his National Football League debut in relief of Garoppolo, who was slammed to the turf by Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso on Sunday, a 31-24 Patriots victory.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s face is on the Don Corleone’s while Brissett and Brady kiss his hand.
“It’s definitely challenging not really knowing who will be the quarterback, but there’s not much we can do about that”, said O’Brien.
The New England Patriots are proving to be like producer genius Dick Wolf’s Law & Order franchises – they keep going no matter who you put in the starring roles.
New England should hold no fear for Osweiler, after he secured a win against the same team previous year for the Broncos playing a mistake free game in tough conditions.
Huoston has a nasty defensive front that is led by former Patriots’ nose guard Vince Wilfork and end J.J. Watt. The last clash between the two sides was very one sided as the Patriots cruised to 28-6 win. That streak ended in the first quarter with Brissett’s 27-yard touchdown run.
Backup quarterback Garoppolo had two great performances in Brady’s absence, but after injuring his should in Week 2 against the Dolphins, the team will now turn to Brissett, their third-string quarterback.
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The Houston Texans offense were forced into two third down scenarios on their opening drive before punting to the Patriots. The last rookie QB to make his first start on three days preparation time on a Thursday was Minnesota’s Tarvaris Jackson in 2006.
