The Patriots were scheduled to play the Chiefs in prime time on Dec. 18, but the NFL moved the Eagles-Seahawks into that spot.

Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham see action as Mac Jones watches, and Coach Bill Belichick is offering no clarity on the QB situation.

It sure sounds like New England’s plan all along was to start Mac Jones against the Giants, no matter what Bill Belichick or anyone else said.

Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe were able to avoid big mistakes against the Giants as New England’s offense sputtered again.

Mac Jones gets benched again, and New England’s bid to force overtime goes awry when rookie Chad Ryland hooks a 35-yard attempt in the closing seconds.

Mac Jones has started every game for New England this season but when asked who his starter will be Sunday, Belichick would not answer.

Commentary: It sounds like Jones has lost the trust of his teammates and he has to win it back in games.

New England dropped to 2-8 with a loss to Indianapolis in Germany, which proved the team’s issues may not be fixable.

Jones may be out of chances after getting benched before the final drive in a loss to the Colts.

New England goes into its bye week with a 2-8 record and lots of uncertainty after quarterback Mac Jones is benched with the game on the line.