When Jimmy Garoppolo left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury, there were already long odds that he'd be able to make a return in just a few days for the team's Thursday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans.
Now, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is confirming the speculation that Garoppolo's injury is an sprained AC joint (rather than something more serious, like a broken collarbone), and will not start Thursday against the Texans.
#Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (sprained AC joint) won't start Thursday vs. #Texans. But there is hope he's back by Week 4.