QB Bailey Zappe appears likely to make second straight start for Patriots
All signs point to Bailey Zappe and not Mac Jones being under center when the Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.1 DAY AGO
Backs up Zappe in Week 13 Jones was active but didn't see any snaps in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Heading into Week 13 action, Jones had started all 11 of the Patriots' games, but on Sunday it was Bailey Zappe who got the nod at QB. Given the results of the contest, it remains to be seen which signal-caller will handle the first snap Thursday night against the Steelers, but it would surprise us if coach Bill Belichick offered much clarity on the situation in the coming days.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Mac to Square One: Future of Patriots' Demoted QB? Will former first-round draft pick Mac Jones ever be QB1 again ... for the New England Patriots or elsewhere?
5 DAYS AGO • SACBEE.COM
How Mac Jones Reportedly Feels About Patriots' 'Exhausting' 2023 This report about Mac Jones speaks to the ongoing struggles the New England Patriots quarterback is dealing with, on and off the field.
NOVEMBER 30 • NESN.COM
Zeise is Right: Average (or worse) quarterback play is killing the NFL Here is a list of some of the quarterbacks that started or played prominently in games this past weekend: Tim Boyle, Jake Browning, Desmond...
NOVEMBER 30 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Reports: Patriots to start Bailey Zappe, bench Mac Jones Sep 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) talk with off...
NOVEMBER 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Reports: Patriots to start Bailey Zappe, bench Mac Jones Sep 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) talk with off...
NOVEMBER 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nick Wright names Patrick Mahomes 'King' of the QBs after Week 12 victory
Patrick Mahomes is once again sitting atop the "Mahomes Mountain" as Nick Wright names his top QBs after Week 12.NOVEMBER 30
Mac Jones Had to Watch Other Patriots' QBs Throw at Practice After Latest Benching Mac Jones received zero reps in throwing drills at Patriots’ practice on Wednesday, clouding his future starting status.
NOVEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mac Jones Had to Watch Other Patriots' QBs Throw at Practice After Latest Benching Mac Jones received zero reps in throwing drills at Patriots’ practice on Wednesday, clouding his future starting status.
NOVEMBER 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
No word on Week 13 starter Coach Bill Belichick declined Wednesday to name a starting QB for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe aft...
Impact Jones has started all 11 games for the Patriots this season, but after being pulled in favor of Zappe once again this past weekend, the team's signal-caller situation remains murky, as it was leading up to Week 12 action. Aside from Jones and Zappe -- who completed nine of 14 passes for 54 yards, no touchdowns and one interception versus New York -- Will Grier has agreed to join New England's practice squad, which already includes Malik Cunningham.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Karen Guregian: Mac Jones needs to be benched, no matter who pulls the trigger Whether it's Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, or Bill O'Brien, one of the top bosses in the Patriots 'chain of command' needs to give Mac Jones...
NOVEMBER 29 • MASSLIVE.COM
Did Mac Jones play his FINAL game for the New England Patriots? | NFL on FOX Pod
NOVEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS
Mac Jones talks future with Patriots, playing elsewhere in 2024 and more on WEEI - The Boston Globe Bill Belichick benched Mac Jones on Sunday for the fourth time this season.
NOVEMBER 28 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
The only answer at quarterback for the Patriots right now is to move on from Mac Jones - The Boston Globe He’s not the franchise quarterback for the future, and he shouldn’t be the starting quarterback of the present.
NOVEMBER 27 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Buckley: Patriots put Mac Jones in position to take the blame but not to succeed You can say it's all Jones' fault, but it isn't. The lead-up to Sunday's debacle was a master class in how to screw with your QB's head.
NOVEMBER 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NFL Week 12 Takeaways: Defense Has Been Key to Broncos' Turnaround Plus, another impressive Eagles win, the Steelers’ offense gets on track, the Colts have great vibes, Mac Jones looks broken and more.
NOVEMBER 27 • SUNHERALD.COM
NFL Stock Watch: Jalen Hurts makes MVP statement; Bill Belichick, Patriots hit new low
Week 12 saw Jalen Hurts carry the Eagles to a wild OT win, the Broncos continue to surprise and the Patriots suffer an inexplicable loss.NOVEMBER 27
Patriots guard shoots down 'false narrative' after Mac Jones interception Mike Onwenu was quick to shoot down a "false narrative" after cameras caught him bumping into Mac Jones after an interception in Sunday's lo...
NOVEMBER 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe split QB time in Patriots' loss New England has a 2-9 record after losing to the New York Giants 10-7 on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 26 • AL.COM
Mac Jones 11/26: "Wasn't good enough" Patriots quarterback Mac Jones addresses the media on Sunday, November, 26, 2023.
NOVEMBER 26 • PATRIOTS.COM
Mac Jones benched for Bailey Zappe for fourth time in loss to Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Patriots took two weeks to decide on a starting quarterback for their Week 12 matchup against the Giants. There...
NOVEMBER 26 • SUNHERALD.COM
Mac Jones benched for Bailey Zappe for fourth time in loss to Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Patriots took two weeks to decide on a starting quarterback for their Week 12 matchup against the Giants. There...
NOVEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mac Jones' confidence lives in the gutters of New England And yes, those are the sounds of moving trucks pulling up at Bill Belichick's house
NOVEMBER 26 • DEADSPIN.COM
Bailey Zappe enters game for Mac Jones, quickly leads Patriots to TD Bailey Zappe entered the game and immediately led the Patriots to their first score of the game.
NOVEMBER 26 • MASSLIVE.COM
