NFL News 2016 Latest News & Update: New England Patriots Keep Suspense On Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett [POLL]

NFL News 2016 Latest News & Update: New England Patriots Keep Suspense On Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett

The New England Patriots will be playing their last game without Tom Brady this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills with no clue on who will be starting for the wards of Bill Belichick. Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett are nursing respective injuries though both have been physically present during practices.

The New England Patriots have so far been perfect, largely credited to the coaching genius of Belichick. But for New England to keep their clean slate, everything may hinge on whether they have a replacement quarterback healthy by game time.

Garoppolo, Brissett throwing passes

According to NFL.com, Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett were seen by reporters throwing passes during the New England Patriots practice Wednesday. That should be a good sign that Belichick’s quarterback woes have somehow mellowed though there is no official word on who between the two would be starting.

In the event that both are unable to play, the New England Patriots may eventually turn to T.J. Yates. This would be Belichick’s last resort in case Garoppolo and Brissett don’t pan out.

Media play guessing game

The New England Patriots are aware that reporters are aching to find out who would be playing against the Bills. Unfortunately the only time that this may be known may be on game day itself.

NBC reports that the New England Patriots will not make either Garoppolo or Brissett available to reporters. Hence, the only thing most can do is measure the things they see on the field and presume.

Garoppolo, Brissett want to play on Sunday

Even with their respective injuries, both Garoppolo and Brissett are likely aching to play this Sunday. This is because it will be the last chance to start with Tom Brady eligible to return after that.

Garoppolo did have a lock on that until the breakout game of Brissett against the Houston Texans. If so, it may all boil down on who is healthier by game time.

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