Just when the pro football world was getting to know and like Tom Brady’s four-week replacement, down went Jimmy G.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder on a hit by Miami linebacker Kiko Alonso last Sunday.
So here comes Jacoby Brissett, the obscure rookie from North Carolina State. In typical New England style, the Patriots aren’t tipping their hand on the starter for Thursday night’s game against Houston.
Garoppolo officially was listed as doubtful Wednesday, leaving just a hint of uncertainty. But Brissett almost certainly will be the guy, typifying an NFL season already characterized by injuries and the unexpected at football’s most important position.