Jacoby Brissett

The Patriots have officially named Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback.

Fantasy Impact

Brissett was the favorite to open the season as the starter for New England, but Drake Maye made the decision difficult with his play during the preseason. Fantasy managers should be aware there is a possibility that he has a short leash and Maye enters in after a few weeks. The 31-year-old will have to work behind a weaker offensive line and with a young group of wide receivers in a rebuilt offense for the 2024 season.

Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) has said that he feels 100% healthy.

Fantasy Impact

Brissett suffered a shoulder injury of some kind during New England's preseason loss to the Commanders on Sunday, but he told reporters that he is 100% healthy at this point. The Patriots have yet to announce who their starting quarterback will be, but the fact that he is healthy helps the veteran's case.

New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett suffered a right shoulder injury on a sack Sunday in the team's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

Brissett is in pole position to be the team's Week 1 QB1, though this injury has the potential to complicate matters. While Brissett was able to play a pair of downs after his injury, he was subbed out for rookie QB Drake Maye at the drive's conclusion, who went out and performed well in his set of snaps. Brissett's injury should remain closely monitored with the regular season just two weeks away. If he misses any time, it could open up the door further for Maye to start sooner than initially expected.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo tells reporters that Jacoby Brissett will start their final preseason game.

Fantasy Impact

Mayo added that the competition has still yet to be concluded between Brissett and Drake Maye who should follow him in Sunday's game against the Commanders. They'll battle it out one more week before a starting quarterback is likely announced next week for New England to open the season.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo reiterated Friday that the quarterback competition continues between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye.

Fantasy Impact

Brissett and Maye both largely struggled in the Patriots preseason game against the Eagles on Thursday. “We have three more days of training camp practices, and it’s our job as coaches to evaluate,” Mayo told reporters on Friday. “The competition isn’t over. They’re still going to go out there, and they have to show not only themselves and their coaches but also their teammates. So, it’s definitely still a competition.” This will remain a situation to monitor the next couple of weeks.