Jarrett Stidham throws first NFL TD pass; follows quickly with a pick-6
By Adam Spencer
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With Cam Newton out after testing positive for coronavirus, the New England Patriots turned to backup QB Brian Hoyer against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.
However, after Hoyer was ineffective, the Patriots made the switch to former Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham.
He paid off immediately for the Pats, tossing his first career touchdown on this play:
.@Jarrett_Stidham's first career TD pass is a beauty to @NkealHarry15!
?: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/Fxrz5O0e9J
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 6, 2020
But, he followed that up with a pick-6, thrown to former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu. You can see the play below:
PICK SIX. Tyrann Mathieu ?pic.twitter.com/HSkzmdKeoG
(via @NFL)— NFL on CBS ? (@NFLonCBS) October 6, 2020
The Patriots lost to the Chiefs 26-10, and Stidham finished a less-than-inspiring 5-for-13 for 60 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.
The Patriots probably need Newton back ASAP if they want to compete for a playoff spot.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
