Bailey Zappe is playing well, and he’s undefeated as an NFL starter.
Mac Jones’s struggles, even before sustaining a high-ankle sprain that caused him to miss a couple games, have been evident.
He’s thrown more than twice as many interceptions as touchdowns and had the Patriots off to a 1-2 start.
Patriots head coach Belichick told reporters Wednesday that Zappe’s performance on Sunday against the Lions won’t affect his timetable for bringing Jones back.
“Totally independent, doesn’t have anything to do with it,” said Belichick.
But, Belichick didn’t say whether Jones will be the starter when he returns.