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Bill Belichick Won't Name Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe Patriots' Starter After Week 7

Following the New England Patriots' 33-14 home loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, head coach Bill Belichick refused to make a determination on the Pats' starting quarterback moving forward.

According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, Belichick was asked if he planned to start 2021 first-round pick Mac Jones or rookie fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe on Sunday against the New York Jets, and he made no commitments, saying: "We just finished the game."

Jones got the start Monday after missing the previous three games with a high ankle sprain, but after he struggled in three series of action, Belichick replaced him with Zappe and stuck with the rookie the rest of the way.