In the Patriots’ preseason finale against the New York Giants, the same quarterback played the duration of the game from beginning to end. He went 28-for-39, throwing for four touchdowns and 341 yards. But the passer wasn’t Tom Brady nor was it Jimmy Garappolo. That stat line belonged to third-stringer Jacoby Brissett.
Jacoby Brissett's final stat line: 28/39 for 341 yards, 20 rush yards and 5 total TDs #Patriots
— Tyler Sullivan (@TylerSully) September 1, 2017
With the exception of one pick-six in the first quarter, Brissett dazzled in his start against a team that has historically given New England trouble in the Super Bowl.