Jones has struggled in 2022, however, throwing just two touchdown passes in four games with six interceptions for a 70.8 passer rating. The Patriots are 1-3 in his starts so far this season.

Jones was named the starter for Week 8 on Wednesday, per ESPN's Field Yates. Jones had just 13 yards on 3-of-6 passing against the Bears, throwing one interception with no touchdowns.

Journeyman Brian Hoyer started Week 4 vs. the Green Bay Packers, but went down with a concussion, paving the way for rookie Bailey Zappe to make his NFL debut. Zappe helped lead the Patriots to a ...

This week is a different situation," Belichick said of Week 8. "Mac will be our quarterback." Jones played Monday night for the first time since Week 3, but lasted just three offensive series.

Coach Bill Belichick declined to confirm either Jones or Bailey Zappe as his starting QB for Week 8 following Monday's 33-14 loss to the Bears, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. In his return from a ...