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.

Rookie Bailey Zappe is getting first-team reps with Mac Jones limited with a high ankle sprain and Brian Hoyer in concussion protocol.

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.

Third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe was forced into action against Green Bay and kept New England in the game.

Rookie QB Bailey Zappe plays most of the game for the Patriots, who lost Brian Hoyer with a head injury.