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The New England Patriots are going with experience over potential to start the 2024 season.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported that New England head coach Jerod Mayo told the team Thursday that veteran Jacoby Brissett will start at quarterback in its Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. That means rookie and No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye will begin his first NFL campaign on the bench.
Maye played well enough during training camp and the preseason to extend the competition until close to the start of the regular season.