Complementary football got Patriots back on track

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones intercepts a pass intended for Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson as Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai defends during the first half of New England’s 29-0 win Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.Michael Dwyer/Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bailey Zappe wasn’t the best player on the field for the Patriots during their matchup with the Lions.

He didn’t need to be.

A week after being called off the bench and thrust into his first NFL regular-season game, the rookie quarterback benefited from a full week of preparation and plenty of support from his teammates during New England’s 29-0 win over Detroit.

The game was the most complementary of the season between the offense and…