FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) --Tom Brady sat out his second straight preseason game, while the guy that will replace him at the start of the regular season continued to make progress.
Brady did not go through pregame warmups Thursday night and never made it to the field for the New England Patriots' 23-22 win over the Chicago Bears. He had been expected to make his debut after missing last week's game to attend memorial services for a family member.
Jimmy Garoppolo will start the first four games of the regular season while Brady serves his "Deflategate" suspension, and he made the most of the extra playing time.
Asked about a report that Brady accidently cut his hand pregame, coach Bill Belichick said it was his call to only play Garoppolo and rookie Jacoby Brissett.
"I made the decision for him not to play tonight," Belichick said.
Garoppolo threaded a 16-yard touchdown pass in the back of the end zone to A.J. Derby late in the first half for his first TD pass of the preseason. He played the entire first half and one series in the second half, finishing 16 of 21 for 181 yards.
Jay Cutler and Chicago's offense started the game with a lot more pep following an anemic effort in the opener last week.
The Bears gained 78 yards of offense in the first half of their 22-0 loss to Denver last week. Chicago gained 59 yards in its first drive Thursday and surpassed last week's total in its second possession.
Cutler played three series, completing 8 of 12 passes for 83 yards. Jeremy Langford also had a nice game, rushing eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown.
The Patriots are away for their final two preseason games, so Thursday marked Brady's last opportunity to play in Foxborough until at least Oct. 16. His four-game suspension ends Oct. 3, but New England plays at Cleveland on Oct. 9 in what is expected to be Brady's regular-season debut.
ROOKIE WATCH
Bears: DL Jonathan Bullard, a third-round pick out of Florida, and Georgia first-rounder LB Leonard Floyd got together to corral Brissett for a sack late in the third quarter.
Patriots: CB Cyrus Jones continues to make a case for playing time in an already stacked New England secondary. He came away with his second turnover in two weeks, this time stepping in front of Bears backup quarterback Brian Hoyer's first pass for an interception in the second quarter. He had a fumble recovery last week.
POSITION BATTLES
Bears: Though he never got a clean hit on a Patriots quarterback, Floyd did force some quick throws, and was one of the few positives for Chicago's reserves. ...TE Rob Housler showed off some speed with a 52-yard catch and run in the fourth quarter.
Patriots: Tight end A.J. Derby may have put some distance between himself, Bear Pascoe and Clay Harbor in the competition for the third tight end spot. Derby was all over the field, catching six passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. WR Chris Hogan, an offseason free agent pickup, took off his noncontact jersey this week during practice and had a solid debut for the Patriots. He had four catches for 53 yards.
INJURY UPDATE
Bears: CB Jacoby Glenn started in place of Kyle Fuller (sore knee), but left in the third quarter with a concussion. TE Zach Miller and WR Eddie Royal both sat out Thursday's game as they recover from concussions.
Patriots: WR Julian Edelman was held out as he continues to take it easy after having a minor procedure this spring on his surgically repaired left foot. TE Rob Gronkowski, also sat out for the second consecutive game after leaving the first practice of the week early with an undisclosed issue. WR Malcolm Mitchell (left elbow) was also out.
QUOTABLE:
Bears:Coach John Fox on the offense's effort this week: "We were disappointed in our performance last week. That was pretty well documented. And so guys get challenged. And they responded."
Patriots: Belichick, on Garoppolo having to adjust after the decision not to play Brady: "Sometimes things happen and they change. On offense quarterbacks refer to that as an audible."
The New England Patriots take on the Chicago Bears in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, August 18, 2016.
New England Patriots quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and Jacoby Brissett (7) take the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots players warm up before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watch warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago BearsThursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, walks with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft greets fans and poses for a selfie before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots take the field at the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver DeAndre Carter (13) points before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long wears an armful of tattoos before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) passes over New England Patriots defensive lineman Anthony Johnson (65) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo gets pumped up before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) passes against a rush by New England Patriots defensive lineman Trey Flowers (98) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) calls signals in the huddle during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots V'Angelo Bentley (9) tries to elude Chicago Bears' Jacquizz Rodgers (35) during a kick return during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots linebacker Jonathan Freeny (55) wraps up Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft greets players on the sideline before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' V'Angelo Bentley (9) tries to elude Chicago Bears' Jacquizz Rodgers (35) during a kick-return during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Chicago Bears and New England Patriots face off at the line of scrimmage during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) runs after making an interception with teammates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) celebrates his interception with Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) celebrates his interception with teammates during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears ,Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chicago Bears safety Adrian Amos (38) tackles New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount, left, celebrates his touchdown with tight end A.J. Derby during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) signals to teammates during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft applauds on the sideline before a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight end A.J. Derby (86) runs after catching a pass while Chicago Bears linebacker Jonathan Anderson (58) defends during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates his touchdown pass to A.J. Derby during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates his touchdown pass to A.J. Derby with Chris Harper, right, during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29 rushes with the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against a rush by Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) runs from Chicago Bears linebacker Jarrett Grace (45) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) catches a pass to score a two-point conversion in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Demontre Hurst (30) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight end A.J. Derby, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots tight end Clay Harbor (81) runs from Chicago Bears linebacker John Timu (53) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Chicago Bears during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia looks on during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) guards Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White (13) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, talks with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer passes against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs from Chicago Bears linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots tight end A.J. Derby (86) catches a pass in front of Chicago Bears linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) rushes with the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo licks his fingers as he watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36) runs against the Chicago Bears after catching a pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, instructs quarterback Jacoby Brissett during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett signals to the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Chicago Bears head coach John Fox, left, speaks to New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) speaks to New England Patriots linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (48) at midfield after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks to Chicago Bears head coach John Fox at midfield after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 23-22. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Chicago Bears tackle Kyle Long, left, speaks to his brother, New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long, right, at midfield after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Chicago Bears head coach John Fox, left, speaks to Bears tackle Kyle Long, center, and his brother, New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long, right, at midfield after a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 23-22. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) lines up during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks to the media after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 23-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media after a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
