Brissett will start at quarterback Thursday against the Texans, Courtney Fallon of NFL Network reports.
Fellow quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder), despite being listed as doubtful, is expected to suit up Thursday night, but he is apparently not healthy enough to start, and will instead serve as the backup while Brissett makes his first career start. Brissett held his own while filling in for Garoppolo in Week 2, and the news report indicates the Patriots have full confidence in him and will stick to their regular offensive game plan.