Bailey Zappe Replaces Mac Jones In Week 5

Bailey Zappe Replaces Mac Jones In Week 5

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New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was benched in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Bailey Zappe entered in his place. Jones finishes 12-for-20 with 110 passing yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions, two sacks, and one fumble lost. It's the second week in a row that Jones has been benched for Zappe. Last week, following a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Bill Belichick claimed that the quarterback switch was a result of the lopsided score and that he believed Jones still gave the team its best chance to win. We'll see if he echoes the same tune during his postgame comments this week. Jones' seat is hot, and it would not be surprising to see Zappe earn a start in the near future if the former first-round pick continues to struggle.

Source: Tom Pelissero