New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo expected to start against Buffalo Bills

Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo of the New England Patriots is expected to return from a shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

According to WEEI, Garoppolo will get the start when New England (3-0) hosts Buffalo (1-2) at Gillette Stadium.

Garoppolo missed Week 3 because of a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder suffered during the Patriots' 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2.

Garoppolo was limited in practice all week and officially listed as questionable. Last week, he was listed as doubtful.

"It's coming along," Garoppolo said Wednesday. "Day-by-day right now, trying to get to the best of my ability on Sunday. Just trying to get better every day, that's all that you can ask for with this."

Rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett started against the Houston Texans in Week 3 but sustained an injury of his own -- to his throwing thumb -- in the 27-0 win.

Brissett was limited all week and listed as questionable.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returns next week to lead the offense after serving a four-game suspension over Deflategate.