hoyer entered the 2010 preseason as brady's only backup. during the preseason, hoyer completed 32-of-57 passes for 471 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception and four sacks. he saw his first action of the regular season late in a 34–14 loss to the cleveland browns, throwing his first nfl interception. in week 17, against the miami dolphins, he threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver brandon tate for his first nfl touchdown pass.