The New England Patriots face a tough decision on who will start at quarterback, with veteran Jacoby Brissett and rookie Drake Maye both making strong cases. Brissett left the preseason finale against the Washington Commanders with a shoulder injury, although he claimed to feel '100% fine' and ready for the season. Head coach Jerod Mayo acknowledged that Maye has 'outplayed' Brissett in recent games, leading to speculation that Maye might start Week 1. However, Mayo emphasized that the final decision will consider the full body of work, including practice and spring training, and Brissett's experience and health. NFL insiders like Michael Lombardi and Adam Schefter have weighed in, suggesting that Brissett might be the safer choice given the state of the offensive line. The Patriots are expected to announce their starting quarterback soon, ahead of their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 8.