Mac Jones is closing in on four weeks since he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Ravens, the typical recovery period for his injury.

Rookie Bailey Zappe, thrust into a starting role with the Mac Jones injury, will keep moving forward whether he is the No. 1 quarterback or not.

Quarterbacks Coach Joe Judge says the Patriots want to make sure Mac Jones is 100% before he returns.

Bailey Zappe, the third-string quarterback, delivers another solid performance while Mac Jones is sidelined with a high ankle sprain.

Matthew Judon, who has a sack in each of his first five games and a shares the NFL lead with six, brings an attitude that’s infecting an improving New England defense.

Before Bailey Zappe started Sunday, the last rookie quarterback drafted outside the first round to start in New England was Jacoby Brissett, now the Browns’ starter.

Rookie QB Bailey Zappe has been solid, and speculation is mounting that he could keep the job when Mac Jones returns from an ankle injury.

New England’s Damien Harris left Sunday’s game with a hamstring issue and, according to reports, will be out of multiple weeks.

Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe had plenty of support in his first start as New England routed Detroit.

Backed by a strong rushing attack and a dominant defense, rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe wins his first game as a starter.