Patriots name Jacoby Brissett starting quarterback for Week 1

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The New England Patriots announced the veteran will start Week 1 over the rookie.

Jacoby Brissett will lead the offense when the Patriots take on the Cincinnati Bengals on the road next weekend to begin the season. Brissett is the experienced quarterback out of the players the team has in the room, but rookie Drake Maye is the quarterback in waiting.

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New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett passes against the Washington Commanders during the first half of a preseason NFL football game on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

First-year head coach Jerod Mayo acknowledged that Maye had played better on Monday, but the experience that Brissett had overall was going to be a factor.

"I would say it just starts in practice and also in the game where Drake has played better. Now, in saying that, everyone needs to know who the starters are going to be," Mayo said. "I think there are multiple factors that kind of have to go into this decision. One is the total body of work, whether we're talking about the spring or the entirety of training camp. 

"I would also say oftentimes we forget about just the overall experience that a guy like Jacoby has, which will also be weighted in the decision that we have to make here in the near future. But I'm happy with the way those guys are battling it out, and hopefully, over the next couple of days, we can name a starter and get the season rolling."

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