After turning down multiple offers during the summer, the New England Patriots have reportedly traded coveted backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers, just a day ahead of the league's trade deadline.
As the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints head into their respective locker rooms after the first half of action, here are a few stats and thoughts on the first two quarters that has produced a 21-7 New Orleans lead.
After spending Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of New York for a settlement conference revolving around the appeal of his 4-game suspension for Deflategate, it seems Tom Brady will not be thrust into action when the Patriots open their preseason slate at home against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
With the regular season fast approaching, the New England Patriots' coaching staff has been hard at work putting together the team it believes will best perform on the field.