What's a reasonable level of expectation when it comes to Tom Brady's playing time Thursday against Jacksonville? Since he took over as the starter during the regular season in 2001, here’s a look at how he's finished when it came to his totals for the preseason opener.
2016: DNP vs. New Orleans
2015: 7 snaps vs. Green Bay — 1-for-4, 10 yards
2014: DNP against Washington
2013: 19 snaps against Philadelphia — 7-for-8, 65 yards, 1 TD
2012: 19 snaps against New Orleans — 4-for-7, 30 yards, 1 sack
2011: DNP against Jacksonville (Brady was not injured, but the opener came roughly two weeks after the end of the lockout. It what was likely a preventive measure to guard against starters being injured, most of the No. 1 offense and defense had the night off.)
2010: 17 snaps vs. New Orleans — 5-for-8, 67 yards
2009: 24 snaps vs. Philadelphia — 10-for-15, 100 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
2008: DNP against Baltimore
2007: 13 snaps vs. Tampa Bay — 5-for-7, 34 yards
2006: 11 snaps vs. Atlanta — 3-for-4, 24 yards
2005: DNP against Cincinnati
2004: 11 snaps vs. Philadelphia — 3-for-4, 31 yards, 1 TD
2003: 11 snaps vs. NYG — 3-for-4, 25 yards, 1 TD, 1 sack
2002: 14 snaps vs. NYG — 7-for-11, 104 yards

Adam Richins for Bostonsportsjournal.com
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How much will Tom Brady play in the preseason opener?
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