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Patriots Bench Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in First Half vs. Bears on ‘MNF’

After taking over as the Patriots' starter for the past three games, Bailey Zappe appears poised to continue leading the offense going forward.

The rookie quarterback took the reins back from Mac Jones early in the Patriots’ matchup against the Bears on Monday Night Football after a sluggish start across the team’s first three drives.

Jones, appearing in his first game since suffering an ankle injury in Week 3, started the matchup and mustered up two quick three-and-outs before getting intercepted by rookie safety Jaquan Brisker to end a 10-play, 41-yard drive.