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In theory, the Patriots could potentially start one of three players at quarterback on Sunday against the Broncos -- Cam Newton, Brian Hoyer or Jarrett Stidham.
While Newton is on the COVID list, he reportedly is asymptomatic and if everything goes as best-case scenario would have it, he could return to the team late in the week.
With that being said, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport said it's far-fetched for him to play Sunday.
“From what I understand, Cam Newton has not had symptoms of COVID-19," he said. "They mentioned this on the broadcast as well — I would just add some caution as calling someone asymptomatic because the way the virus manifests itself, he does not have symptoms today, does not have symptoms yesterday, but really could at any point.
"That is one reason why there is caution there if we assume Cam Newton does not have symptoms and theoretically if he tests [negative] twice after a five-day period, then he would be able to get back out on the field against the Broncos. The problem is that is determined by when the virus actually leaves his system. He had it of course we know on Saturday, had it late-late Friday night, does it leave his system in time enough to get him ready for the Broncos? As of right now it seems far-fetched, but it is possible.”
Bill Belichick was asked about his starting QB for Sunday on a video conference Monday and he didn't have much to say.
"Yeah, we'll see how it goes," he said. "We'll make a decision on that after we get information on all those guys, starting with Cam."
