Sam Howell started at quarterback against the 49ers despite being benched earlier in the week because Jacoby Brissett is inactive with a hamstring injury.
The Patriots' quarterback decision -- Jimmy Garoppolo or Jacoby Brissett as starter -- won't come until pregame warmups Sunday, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Jimmy Garoppolo's status for Sunday remains unknown, but the injured Pats QB tested his shoulder with a 25-yard pass during practice.
Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett both were present for the start of Tuesday's practice as the Patriots remain hopeful that at least one of the injured QBs will be available against the Bills.
Rex Ryan said the Buffalo Bills will be ready for whomever the New Engand Patriots start at quarterback, even adding "If [Bill] Belichick's playing quarterback, we're coming after him."
Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett suffered an injury to his right thumb in Thursday's game against the Houston Texans, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
