New England is trying to get a handle on its quarterback situation.
After benching Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in a loss to Chicago, the Patriots will start Jones on Sunday against the New York Jets.
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According to Mark Daniels of Massachusetts Live, Bill Belichick told reporters that Jones took the full workload in Wednesday’s practice. He expects him to be fully available and ready to go for the matchup.
Bill Belichick starts his press conference with some news:
“Mac took the full workload yesterday. I expect him to be fully available and ready to go for the game.”
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) October 27, 2022
ESPN’s Field Yates said Jones took about 90 percent of first-team reps in Wednesday’s practice and will start versus the Jets. He is a few weeks removed from an ankle sprain against the Baltimore Ravens.
Breaking news for Week 8: Patriots QB Mac Jones took about 90% of the first teams reps in practice today and will start for the team on Sunday against the Jets, per source. pic.twitter.com/Gc2js6YabK
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 26, 2022
Jones wants to get New England back into the win column
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