It’s a familiar story: The New England Patriots sputtered on offense, again, Sunday against the New York Giants.
Once again, starting quarterback Mac Jones looked ineffective.
How ineffective? Try two first-half interceptions.
Jones’ showing led the Patriots to go with backup QB Bailey Zappe to start the second half. The results were … mixed at best. Zappe led the Patriots on an 11-play touchdown drive to start the second half.
Then, two possessions later, Zappe made a terrible decision, throwing into triple coverage for an ugly interception.
It’s the fourth time this season, and the second game in a row, the Pats have benched Jones. The Patriots’ offensive woes go much deeper than Jones (or Zappe, or any other quarterback), but he makes a convenient scapegoat.
The Patriots lost, 10-7, and their latest quarterback drama fascinated NFL fans on X/Twitter.
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