In his first career start, New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 72.7 percent of his passes (24-of-33) for 264 yards and a score in the Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Those numbers -- along with a Total QBR of 73.0 -- mesh with the tape on the young quarterback. Garoppolo showcased his quick release, pocket management and ability to run the Patriots offense with efficiency.More importantly, the Patriots didnt have to reduce or simplify the game plan with Garoppolo taking the snaps. This was the call sheet that we see with Tom Brady running the show. Today, lets examine how Brady-like Garoppolo looked in Josh McDaniels system producing against one of the NFLs more aggressive defensive units.Targeting EdelmanWide receiver Julian Edelman caught seven passes for 66 yards, and the routes didnt differ from what we see him run with Brady at QB. These are underneath, high percentage throws (crosser, out, option). Thats why the air yards per target on passes thrown to Edelman on Sunday night registered at 5.86. Get the ball out -- quickly -- on concepts that create space for the cat-quick WR.Heres an example from early in the game, with the Patriots facing a third and long situation. Bring three-wide receiver personnel on the field in a Dakota alignment (tight end aligned as the backside receiver in a 3x1 formation), and target Edelman on the out route.The Patriots run tight end Martellus Bennett on a backside dig route (paired with a flat), but the ball is designed to go to Edelman off the clear-out. Its a post-wheel concept out of trips. Run off the secondary, and expose the inside matchup with Edelman versus linebacker Deone Bucannon (who is playing with inside leverage).Look at the space the Patriots have created for Edelman with the two outside receivers getting down the field. That allows the wide receiver to separate on the break from Bucannon and burst to the outside. With Garoppolo getting the ball out quickly, the Pats can move the sticks.The route? It should look familiar; its one of the top calls in McDaniels system. Heres an example from the 2015 divisional playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs, with Brady targeting Edelman to move the sticks.Instead of running the post-wheel out of trips, the Patriots use double clear-outs. But the concept remains the same: three-wide personnel with Edelman finding space to run the out route.Its like clockwork, really. That didnt change with Garoppolo in the lineup.Pulling the guard on play-actionThe Patriots have the best play-action game in the NFL because they pull the guard. Its a false run key that forces second-level defenders (linebackers and strong safeties rolled down) to step to the line of scrimmage. That opens a pocket or window for the quarterback to deliver an inside pop pass (slant) or dig route.Last season, the Patriots ran this route out of double-tight end personnel with Brady under center against the Indianapolis Colts. Show the off-tackle power play, and expose the middle of the field with?Rob Gronkowski.With the Patriots pulling the guard, both Colts linebackers read run and put their eyes in the backfield. That gives Gronk a free release up the field to run the dig route as Brady flips his hips off the run action and sets his feet. Now he has the window to deliver the ball.Look at the space for Gronk. With both linebackers removed, the TE only has to catch the ball and make the safety miss to put six on the board.On Sunday against the Cardinals, McDaniels ran a very similar route with a small adjustment. Given that Gronk missed the game because of an injury, the Patriots utilized the same pulling guard action with Edelman as the primary target on the inside pop pass.Operating out the shotgun alignment, the Patriots show the same play-action. This looks like a one-back power run to the defense, and that forces the strong side linebacker to attack downhill at the snap, thereby vacating his zone. That creates space for Edelman to stem this route inside.Check out the throwing window for Garoppolo -- and the ball is coming out quickly. This is perfect execution from the QB.Yes, the formation is different, and so is the personnel. But the concept didnt really change. Show the ball on play-action, and use that lightning quick release to throw the inside pop. Thats stealing.The pick routesOn Sunday, Garoppolo was 10-of-11 for 126 yards, five first downs and a touchdown when targeting Edelman and Chris Hogan. Along with the underneath routes and the deep ball to Hogan, the Patriots utilized the pick route to move the sticks on third down.Take a look at this example with Hogan aligned as the No. 3 receiver (count outside-in). The route? Its SLAB concept (Slant-Bench) out of trips. The goal? Create traffic for Hogan to run the bench (flat).Another man-coverage beater from the Pats. Run the outside slant to rub (or pick) the defender aligned over Hogan. Yes, the outside receiver has to sell the slant to avoid a flag, but the Patriots have been running this with Brady forever. Force the defender to make a choice: Bubble over the top of the pick, or go under. Either way, you will be beaten in this situation.This is easy money for Garoppolo, Hogan and the Patriots. With the pick set, Hogan can run the bench route, make the grab and start pushing the ball up the field.Remember, McDaniels will run this route out of every formation and personnel grouping in the book to create a matchup he wants. Thats what the Patriots did last season against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deep red zone situation.The Patriots brought four tight ends onto the field on this play, reduced the formation (which is a run key for the defense) and then shifted to a 2x2 spread look. Smart stuff. This forces the Steelers to walk linebackers out into coverage, which gives the Patriots another matchup advantage.Again, we are looking at the SLAB concept. The same route out of a 2x2 look with Gronk on the slant and Scott Chandler running the bench.Brady knows this is six before the ball is even snapped with Gronk on the inside release. That forces the linebacker to work over the top, which creates a free run to the flat for Chandler. Strike up the band -- again.Unlike most quarterbacks who lack game experience, the Patriots didnt have to make major adjustments with Garoppolo under center. It was the same show because of Garoppolos skill set and ability to run the system. The underneath routes to Edelman, the play-action, the pick routes and the combination concepts that create space for receivers to work -- Garoppolo showed he could do it all in his first regular-season start.Even with Gronk on the shelf, this offense can continue to produce. The Pats look to be in good hands with Garoppolo throwing passes until Brady returns in Week 5. Eric Gagne Dodgers Jersey . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Andrew Toles Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. 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ATLANTA -- In a largely forgettable season, the Atlanta Braves finally have reason to gloat a bit.They swept a three-game series at Turner Field for the first time this year.And, get this: Theyve scored at least seven runs in five straight home games -- the first time thats happened since 1953.Freddie Freeman homered and the Braves broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning, beating the San Diego Padres 9-6 on Thursday.Were not having the kind of season we wanted to, Freeman said. But we want to finish strong.One day after Minnesota dipped below Atlanta to the worst record in the majors, the Braves kept on winning behind a six solid innings from Mike Foltynewicz (8-5) and another strong showing from the offense.It was the first time theyve had five consecutive home games with at least seven runs since Aug. 7-10, 1953, the teams debut season in Milwaukee.We dont want the worst record in baseball, Freeman said. Were trying to take care of business in September so we dont have that.The slugging first baseman put Atlanta up in the third with his 28th homer, a two-run liner into the right-field seats off Jarred Cosart (0-2). After Hector Sanchez homered for the Padres in the fifth, the Braves finished off Cosart in the bottom half. Freeman walked with the bases loaded, followed by two-run singles from both Matt Kemp and Anthony Recker.The Braves two previous three-game sweeps this season came on the road. Theyre still just 22-44 at the Ted, but feeling a lot better about the way theyve played since the All-Star break.Atlanta has won 20 of its last 45 games.Were not looking at the big picture, interim manager Brian Snitker said. Were just trying to put our best foot forward every day.Foltynewicz won his fourth straight decision over six starts. He went six innings, yielding just four hits though he did get touched for a pair of homers. Wil Myers went deep in the sixth, lofting a two-run shot just inside the left-field pole.It wasnt enough to keep the Padres from their seventh loss in the last nine games.Cosart lasted oonly 4 1/3 innings, charged with seven runs on five hits and three walks.ddddddddddddThe Padres scored three runs in the ninth off Chaz Roe before Jim Johnson came on to get the final out for his 14th save.PITCHING PLANSThe Braves plan to start right-hander John Gant on Saturday in Philadelphia. Aaron Blair was initially scheduled to go, but the struggling rookie (0-6, 8.23 ERA) has been dropped from the rotation.NEW FACESBoth teams made some minor changes on the first day of expanded rosters.The Braves reinstated right-handed reliever Chris Withrow and catcher A.J. Piersynski from the 15-day disabled list, and also called up left-hander Jeb Bradley from Triple-A Gwinnett. The 26-year-old Bradley was acquired from Milwaukee in June and has never pitched in the majors. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred injured pitcher Eric OFlaherty to the 60-day disabled list.San Diego, meanwhile, called up left-hander Ryan Buchter from Triple-A El Paso of the Pacific Coast League. He has spent most of the season with the Padres, going 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 58 games before being sent out Aug. 20 for a brief stint in the minors.UP NEXTPadres: LHP Clayton Richard (1-3, 3.51) gets the nod Friday as the Padres begin a three-game series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. The 32-year-old will be making his fourth start since signing with the Padres. He has not allowed an earned run in 14 consecutive innings.Braves: RHP Joel De La Cruz will again be seeking his first big league win when he starts the opener of a weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old is 0-7 with a 4.66 ERA in 15 games -- including eight starts -- since being called up from Triple-A Gwinnett. He 0-1 with a 3.27 ERA in three appearances vs. the Phillies.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . ' ' '