There is no quarterback controversy New England Patriots. Mac JonesAccording to league officials, he will be the center-field starter if he’s able to return from his ankle injury, according to The Athletic. It could be Monday, when the Patriots host the Bears.
Bailey Zappe, the team’s 2022 fourth-round draft pick, has played well in Jones’ absence. The Patriots have won both Zappe’s starts, beating Detroit ClevelandBoth Week 5 and 6 were a success.
Zappe completed 72.9 percent in his three games, with 596 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions. He also has a 111.4 passer rating. Zappe came in for Brian HoyerAfter Hoyer suffered a concussion in Week 4, he returned to work.
Jones, the Patriots’ 2021 first-round pick, wasn’t playing great in his first three starts before the injury, completing 66 percent of his passes for 786 yards with two TDs and five interceptions, resulting in a 76.2 passer rating. The former Alabama product sustained a high-ankle sprain during the team’s Week 3 loss to the Ravens.
