, who was inactive during the ' 26-10 lo s to the on Monday after he tested positive for COVID-19, was asymptomatic before the game, . Newton, who reportedly tested positive on Oct. 2, could be able to return to practice as early as Thursday as long as he does not exhibit Eric Fisher Jersey any symptoms, has two negative tests 24 hours apart, and is cleared by a team doctor. Newton's positive test result led to the NFL postponing the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Chiefs from Sunday to Monday night. Despite not having its starting quarterback, New England only trailed by a field goal and was threatening to take the lead with four minutes remaining in the third quarter. But a critical fumble in the red zone by backup quarterback , along with two fourth-quarter interceptions from fellow backup , allowed Joe Reitz Jersey the Chiefs to distance themselves from the Patriots in the game's final stanza. Here's a look at how the two quarterbacks fared in Monday's lo s, as the Patriots are now 2-2 and two games behind the undefeated in the AFC East. Completions/AttemptsYardsTD/INTBrian Hoyer15/241300/1Jarrett Stidham5/13601/2Despite scoring just 10 points, the Patriots actually had more first downs and total yards than the Chiefs, who ran just 55 plays compared to New Rodney McLeod Jersey England's 74. The Patriots had nearly twice as many rushing yards, with rushing for 100 of his team's 185 yards on the ground. The three turnovers, as well as Hoyer taking a sack on the final play of the first half -- which prevented New England from attempting a game-tying field goal -- were too much to overcome.The Chiefs were also the recipient of a premature whistle that wiped out by Patriots pa s rusher midway through the second quarter. Because the play was Malik Hooker Jersey whistled dead before the fumble, Patriots coach Bill Belichick could not i sue a challenge. Newton's return would certainly be a welcome sight for the Patriots Anthony Coyle Jersey , who will look to get back over .500 with a win over the visiting on Sunday. During his first three games under center for the Patriots, Newton completed 68.1% of his pa ses while also serving as the team's second-leading rusher. The former league MVP is 245 pa sing yards away from eclipsing the 30,000 mark for his career.