Bailey Zappe will start Sunday for the New England Patriots, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Mac Jones officially is listed as doubtful for Patriots-Lions, setting up rookie Bailey Zappe to make his first NFL start. https://t.co/0k0mBevnJ4
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) October 7, 2022
This is not a surprise, as Mac Jones was expected to miss multiple weeks due to an ankle injury. The Patriots, however, are playing it close to the vest with exactly how long Jones might be out of the lineup, which leaves everyone guessing each week as to who might start at quarterback.