Few people could have predicted before the 2022 NFL season began that Bailey Zappe would be playing quarterback for the New England Patriots in their Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers.
You always have to be ready for your opportunity, and Zappe's came Sunday at Lambeau Field. Patriots backup quarterback Brian Hoyer left the game in the first quarter with a head injury, thrusting Zappe into the spotlight.
The rookie quarterback acquitted himself nicely, completing 10 of 15 passes for 99 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions.