Patriots Suffer Injury Blow As Jacoby Brissett Goes Down

Patriots' Preseason Ends with Injury Concerns

BOSTON -- Jacoby Brissett got the start for the Patriots in the team's preseason finale against the Commanders on Sunday night. But the veteran quarterback played just one series after suffering a right shoulder injury on a big hit in his final tune-up before the regular season.

With Brissett likely starting the regular season as New England's No. 1 quarterback, watching him take a huge hit on Sunday night was the last thing that the Patriots wanted to see. However, Brissett was crushed by Washington's KJ Henry after the New England offensive line became unglued for a play.

• Patriots left guard Sidy Sow collided with rookie right guard Layden Robinson on the play, leaving Henry free to put a big hit on Brissett.
• Henry sent Brissett hard into the turf for a seven-yard loss, leaving him shaken up.

Brissett received great protection from his line on the following plays and delivered a deep ball to KJ Osborn, but it dropped incomplete, denying the New England offense a big play.

That was it for Brissett, who then watched rookie Drake Maye take over after just one series. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo had indicated that Brissett would play only a series or two, but the big hit left fans on edge.