As expected, the New England Patriots will be starting rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe this week against the Detroit Lions, according to a report from Jordan Schultz.
There was some optimism that starter Mac Jones could return this week from his high ankle sprain, as he was limited in practice all week, but it appears he is still a week or two away from having full mobility. He is officially listed as doubtful for Week 5.
Zappe got his first taste of NFL action last week when backup quarterback Brian Hoyer suffered a concussion in the first half of the Patriots’ game against the Green Bay Packers.