When Bailey Zappe led the New England Patriots to a 2-0 record as a starter the past two weeks, there were murmurs of a QB controversy with Mac Jones. After Monday night's start, there doesn't appear to be a controversy anymore.
This is Zappe's team.
Bailey Zappe enters the game at QB for the @Patriots #ForeverNE
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2022
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Jones got the start after missing the last three games with a high ankle sprain and the Patriots quickly fell down 10-0 to the lowly Chicago Bears. Jones was 3-6 for 13 yards and one interception.
Needing a spark, coach Bill Belichick elected to insert Zappe into the lineup. He promptly led the team down the field, highlighted by an incredible play by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers.
Bailey Zappe to Jakobi Meyers for a TD! #ForeverNE
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2022
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The run continued on the next drive with a 43-yard strike to wide receiver Davante Parker. Zappe started the game 4-4 for 97 yards.
DeVante Parker OH MY
— NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2022
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It's been a stunning run for the rookie fourth-round draft pick out of Western Kentucky. He entered the Patriots Hall of Fame after his incredible start through two games. At this rate, Canton will be calling next.
The internet went wild as his stunning run continues.
LMAO. This Zappe thing is incredible
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) October 25, 2022
This is not fair. Bailey Zappe is too good for the NFL. Illegal.
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) October 25, 2022
BAILEY ZAPPE IS HIM!!!
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 25, 2022
OH MY BAILEY ZAPPE
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 25, 2022
If all the Patriots receivers are gonna turn into 2007 Randy Moss when Bailey Zappe is in, he should probably be the quarterback.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) October 25, 2022
Bailey Zappe to Mac Jones pic.twitter.com/rcje14fDjg
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 25, 2022
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