Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald relays that the "early indication" is that Garoppolo's right shoulder injury could take take six weeks to heal.
Per the report, Garoppolo is still "undergoing (a) full battery of tests," but it looks very much like Jacoby Brissett will start Thursday's game against the Texans, with the Patriots acutely in need of QB depth, given that Tom Brady (suspension) is not eligible to return to action until Week 5.