Have reports of Mac Jones' demise been exaggerated?
The New England Patriots quarterback reportedly has a "severe" high-ankle sprain that ESPN's Adam Schefter suggested could cause him to miss "multiple games." At the very least, many assumed Jones would miss this Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, with backup QB Brian Hoyer starting in his place.
But Jones apparently believes he still has a chance to play. The second-year quarterback was at the Patriots' practice facility Thursday "participating in game planning" and has "told multiple teammates not to count him out" for Sunday's game at Lambeau Field, NFL Network's Mike Giardi reports.