Rookie Bailey Zappe is getting first-team reps with Mac Jones limited with a high ankle sprain and Brian Hoyer in concussion protocol.
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Patriots notebook: New England adding QB Garrett Gilbert to practice squad
With Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer injured, Bailey Zappe is the lone healthy QB on New England’s roster heading into Sunday’s game against Detroit.
Zappe’s play a silver lining as injuries mount for Patriots
Third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe was forced into action against Green Bay and kept New England in the game.
NFL notebook: Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers will miss second straight game
Meyers is out with a knee injury, leaving backup quarterback Brian Hoyer short-handed against Green Bay.
Patriots trip to Lambeau offers rare Rodgers-Belichick matchup
Aaron Rodgers will face New England as a starter on Sunday for just the third time in his 15-year career.
Patriots QB Jones ruled out for Sunday’s game
Mac Jones returned to the practice field Friday in a limited capacity but won’t play against Green Bay because of a high ankle sprain.
No excuse for Patriots to wilt, despite Mac Jones injury
After Sunday’s tough game at Green Bay, New England has a favorable schedule and should be able to stay afloat, even with Brian Hoyer at quarterback.
Patriots notebook: Aaron Rodgers the next QB test after failure against Lamar Jackson
Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson carved up the New England defense last week, and while Aaron Rodgers has a different style, he has proven he can do the same damage.
Patriots confident Hoyer will keep them afloat
Brian Hoyer will likely start at quarterback in place of the injured Mac Jones.
Patriots QB Mac Jones tight-lipped on status after leg injury
While there have been reports Jones sustained a high ankle sprain and may be seeking a second opinion, he declines to address specifics.