@ Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
QB Tom Brady limited in practice
By Lee Schechter | Special to ESPNBoston.com | October 10, 2014
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In the event that Brady cannot start for the Patriots, rookie quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, the only other quarterback on the team's roster, will play in his place. Garoppolo came in during the Patriots' blowout loss to Kansas City in the fourth quarter and went 6-for-7 for 70 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Elsewhere on the injury front, the Patriots could be without Brady's man in the middle, rookie center Bryan Stork. Stork suffered a concussion on Thursday and did not participate in Friday's practice. Stork is listed as questionable. If Stork cannot play, the Patriots will have to shift around an offensive line that appeared to have finally found some continuity.
Cornerback Brandon Browner (ankle) did not participate in practice for the second straight day, putting his status for Sunday, which would be his first regular-season game for the Patriots, in jeopardy.
Other players listed as questionable include linebackers Jamie Collins (thigh) and Dont'a Hightower (knee), defensive lineman Dominique Easley (shoulder/knee) and wide receiver and core special teamer Matthew Slater (shoulder).
Defensive end Chandler Jones (shoulder) and safety Devin McCourty (rib) have been limited in practice all week and are probable for Sunday's game.
Core special teamer Nate Ebner (finger) and rookie offensive lineman Cameron Fleming (finger) already have been ruled out of the game.