Jimmy Garoppolo throws his first career touchdown to Rob Gronkowski (Video)

Aug 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the New York Giants during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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After New England Patriots and Tom Brady played arguably their worst game since Brady became the starting quarterback in 2001, he was lifted for rookie Jimmy Garoppolo.

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Garoppolo was fairly impressive in the preseason and although the Patriots and their fans hate the circumstances, it was nice to see him get his first action. Trailing 41-7, he took the Patriots 81 yards in seven plays, headlined by a 44-yard pass to Brandon LaFell.

Garoppolo capped off the drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski. Gronkowski powered his way into the end zone for the score.

You can watch the touchdown below and the play that set it up.

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