will start Sunday’s game against the first-place Jacksonville Jaguars. With is still in the league’s concussion protocol, Yates will now have a full week of first-team reps in practice, but his familiarity with the offense eases the transition from backup to starter.
“He’s been there before,” head coach Bill O’Brien said. “He knows our system. He’s a smart guy. I thought he did some good things on Sunday in a tough spot. It’s not hard to get him ready, you know what I mean? It’s more about getting the team physically ready to go from a health standpoint, that’s the big thing.