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Garoppolo sees action for Pats

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady completed one of four passes before giving way to Jimmy Garoppolo, and the New England Patriots fell 22-11 to the Green Bay Packers in both teams' exhibition opener on Thursday night.

A day after appearing before a federal judge hearing the appeal of his “Deflategate” suspension, Brady played just two series — a three-and-out and a four-and-out.

Garoppolo, who would fill in for Brady if any part of the Super Bowl MVP's four-game suspension is upheld, played three quarters plus one play. He went 20 for 30 for 159 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, and was sacked seven times.

Redskins 20, Browns 17CLEVELAND — Quarterback Josh McCown threw a touchdown pass in his debut for Cleveland and backup Johnny Manziel scrambled for a TD as the Browns built an early lead before losing to Washington.Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III went 4 of 8 passing for 36 yards during two possessions with Washington's starters.

Ravens 30, Saints 27BALTIMORE — Joe Flacco and backup quarterback Matt Schaub directed first-quarter touchdown drives, and Baltimore beat New Orleans.New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was held out by coach Sean Payton. Brees participated in pregame drills, but remained on the sideline after the opening kickoff.

Lions 23, Jets 3DETROIT — Matthew Stafford threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate, and rookie running back Ameer Abdullah ran for 67 yards — 45 on one play — to lift Detroit over New York.Stafford played only one possession in Detroit's exhibition opener.

Bears 27, Dolphins 10CHICAGO — Ryan Tannehill picked apart a rebuilt defense, throwing for a touchdown on the game's opening drive, and Miami led into the second half before Chicago rallied for a victory.The Bears used two interceptions by reserves to set up a touchdown and field goal that gave them a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter.

Chargers 17, Cowboys 7SAN DIEGO — Danny Woodhead scored on an 8-yard run in his first game since September and the Chargers, whose owner has angered fans by exploring a move to Los Angeles, beat the Cowboys.

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