Brissett is in line to start Thursday's preseason finale against the Giants, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.
Barring a surprising twist, Brissett and many other fellow reserves will see extended action Thursday, while starting QB Tom Brady and other established players will remain observers, with an eye toward continued availablity as Week 1 approaches. Brissett is slated to serve as the Patriots' No. 3 QB this season behind Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo.