New England coach Bill Belichick has an interesting decision on his hands for the Patriots’ preseason opener on Thursday night against New Orleans. Of course starting quarterback Tom Brady is suspended for the first four games of the regular season. So does Belichick play Brady more than usual in the preseason to keep him from getting rusty or does he give most of the snaps to backup Jimmy Garoppolo? After all, he’s starting those first four games. But the Pats also can’t afford to see him hurt. They are slight favorites on NFL odds Thursday vs. the Saints.
Let’s Take a Look at the New Orleans at New England Preseason Week 1 Free Pick, Lines & TV Info
When: Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 PM ETWhere: Gillette Stadium, FoxboroTV: NFL NetworkStream: NFL.comRadio: New Orleans / New EnglandOpening NFL Lines: Patriots -3.5 (39.5)#Patriots Today recaps day one of joint practices with the @Saints.WATCH: https://t.co/EwDl1QYOHS pic.twitter.com/MNIz7Y0xcz
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