Cam Newton’s positive COVID test left the New England Patriots scrambling last week.
The timing was difficult for Bill Belichick, knowing that the Kansas City Chiefs were on the slate for Week 4. Belichick had to make a decision at quarterback, and the highly-experienced veteran Brian Hoyer won the job. He ended up getting pulled at the end of the third quarter after two turnovers and two miscues on third down in the red zone.
Second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who appeared to win the starting role this offseason, was demoted to the third-string spot.