It remains to be seen if Bailey Zappe is a viable QB1 option for the Patriots in 2024 and beyond.
But it’s hard to ignore how New England’s listless offense finally started to show some signs of life after the second-year QB took the reins in early December.
After starting the year 2-9 with Mac Jones under center, New England opted to make a switch at QB starting in Week 13, with Zappe leapfrogging Jones on the depth chart.Since then, New England has gone 2-2 during Zappe’s four games as a starter.
And while New England’s playoff hopes were dashed weeks prior, the case can be made that the Patriots’ fortunes might have shifted had the team turned to Zappe earlier this year.