We were all wondering how Jimmy Garoppolo would handle the Patriots starting job the first four game of the season in Tom Brady's absence. If one game is any indication than the Pats won't miss a beat. The 24-year-old QB went 24-33 for an efficient 73% completion rate to go with his 264 yards and a touchdown. When Brady comes back, we know that it's his job, but we should raise our expectations for this first portion of the season. I had New England losing at Arizona week one, and Garoppolo and the Pats proved me wrong. The next three games for the Pats are all at home against Miami, Houston, and Buffalo. It's not crazy to think that the Patriots could be 4-0 by the time Brady returns.

 

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