New England Patriots: 5 bold player stats predictions

New England Patriots player stats: 5 bold predictions

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) reacts with tight end Bryce Williams (81) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during warm ups at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jimmy Garoppolo will throw more interceptions than Tom Brady.

Even though Garoppolo will only play in four games, he will end up throwing more interceptions than Brady. That will occur as a result of two things: (1) Garoppolo getting accustomed to the speed of a meaningful NFL regular season game, and (2) Brady’s ability to limit turnovers.

5 bold predictions for Patriots regular season

Look, the reality is that Garoppolo will struggle at times in September. It’s quite likely that he’s going to toss more interceptions than most Patriots fans are used to seeing on Sundays from their quarterback. This writer is predicting that Garoppolo will throw six or seven interceptions, and that Brady will only throw four or five in his 12 starts. Garoppolo will learn when it’s better to cut his losses and check down his James White rather than force a deep ball into double coverage.

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