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Ex-Gator Brissett now needs to prepare for Texans

The Gainesville Sun

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Former Florida quarterback Jacoby Brissett inherited a 21-point lead — and good field position — when he made his NFL debut.

If he makes his first career start against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, things will be a bit more difficult.

The New England Patriots' third-stringer was forced into action on Sunday when Jimmy Garoppolo injured his throwing shoulder in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins.

With starter Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension for his role in the "Deflategate" scandal, Brissett would be the No.