hoyer debuted in the patriots' preseason game against the cincinnati bengals, completing 11-of-19 passes for 112 yards. in the preseason finale against the new york giants, he played at quarterback the entire game, leading the team on a comeback after trailing 21–0 in the first quarter to a 38–27 win, completing 18-of-25 passes for 242 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.