If one was to glance at the preseason numbers, the choice would seemingly be clear as to which Patriots QB should start Week 1 against the Bengals.
Even though veteran Jacoby Brissett entered camp as the odds-on favorite as a dependable stopgap who was already familiar in Alex Van Pelt’s system, the numbers haven’t been all that encouraging during preseason action.
Even though Brissett’s snaps have been limited — while a shoulder injury suffered on Sunday further hindered any additional reps — the 31-year-old QB has only completed five of his 14 pass attempts through three games for 36 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception.