BAILEY ZAPPE NEWS

Bill Belichick said he won't get into 'hypotheticals' comparing Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones Bill Belichick asked about comparing Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones, as well as an update on Kendrick Bourne, during his weekly radio interview....

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • BOSTON.COM

Bill Belichick on WEEI 10/10: "He [Bailey Zappe] managed the game well" Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls in to WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show" on Monday, October 10, 2022. Belichick discusses the win over the...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick won't engage in Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe debate Belichick wouldn’t engage in discussion about whether Bailey Zappe is playing well enough to unseat Mac Jones

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Patriots, Rookie 'Zappe Together' in Win Over Lions Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe led the team to a 29-0 victory over the Detroit Lions in his first NFL start.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

In Bailey Zappe, Patriots have a good backup not a QB controversy | Matt Vautour When Mac Jones is healthy, he'll still be the starter in New England.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Stevenson, Patriots' D back Zappe in rout of Lions Rookie Bailey Zappe threw a touchdown pass in his first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards, and the Patrio...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

With a win in his first start, Bailey Zappe has fans, coaches, and teammates taking notice - The Boston Globe “He was confident out there,” said coach Bill Belichick. “He does a good job of seeing the game. He can come off and articulate what he saw...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Buckley: Bailey Zappe unfazed by the moment in win over Lions in first NFL start The fill-in for the fill-in went 17-for-21 passing for 188 yards and a touchdown as the Patriots rolled to a 29-0 win over the Lions.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patriots QB controversy? Bailey Zappe has Bill Belichick making Mac Jones comparisons after rout of Lions With Mac Jones still on the sideline, Bailey Zappe has taken the reins of the New England offense. Has he also taken the QB1 spot?

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Patriots QB controversy? Bailey Zappe has Bill Belichick making Mac Jones comparisons after rout of Lions With Mac Jones still on the sideline, Bailey Zappe has taken the reins of the New England offense. Has he also taken the QB1 spot?

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Effective in Week 5 spot start Zappe completed 17 of 21 passes for 188 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Patriots' 29-0 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed five times for five yards a...

Impact The rookie had acquitted himself well in emergency duty against the Packers in Week 4, and he put together another competent, game-manager-like performance Sunday in which he had the luxury of leaning heavily on his running game. Zappe did his part by limiting his turnovers as well and not taking any sacks, and he connected with Jakobi Meyers for a nifty 24-yard touchdown toss in the third quarter. Mac Jones (ankle) could reportedly return in Week 6 to face the Browns on the road, but Zappe now has some game reps under his belt and therefore would have a chance to keep the Patriots afloat in a favorable matchup if he had to draw a second straight start.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Zappe 10/9: "The offensive line was the MVP today" Patriots Quarterback Bailey Zappe addresses the media during his postgame press conference after the win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, O...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Zappe-led Patriots shut out Detroit Lions Rookie fourth-round pick and third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe led the Patriots to a 29-0 victory over the Lions in his first NFL career...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patriots set up Bailey Zappe for success in vital win over Lions

The Patriots made quick work of the Lions on Sunday, thanks to their defense and the steady play of rookie QB Bailey Zappe.

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Stevenson, Patriots' D back Zappe in 29-0 win over Lions

Rookie Bailey Zappe threw a touchdown pass in his first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards, and the New England Patriots overwhelmed the Detroit L...

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailey Zappe TD Pass to Jakobi Meyers Extends Patriots Lead to 26-0 Over Lions: WATCH The Patriots produce their first offensive touchdown of the afternoon on a 24-yard strike from Zappe to Meyers.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Elliott makes incredible diving INT vs. Zappe Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott makes an incredible diving interception vs. New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Draws Week 5 start Zappe will start at quarterback for the Patriots in Sunday's game against the Lions with Mac Jones (ankle) inactive for the contest.

Impact Jones was also out in Week 4 against the Packers, and after veteran backup Brian Hoyer (who is now on IR) was forced out of last Sunday's contest with a concussion at the end of New England's second offensive series, Zappe stepped and completed 10 of 15 passing attempts for 99 yards with one touchdown. This time around, Zappe was able to gear up for the assignment, and the 2022 fourth-rounder offers a Week 5 fantasy alternative to those who roster Jones or are in QB-heavy leagues.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots QB depth chart: Bailey Zappe, Garrett Gilbert are New England's top passers after Mac Jones injury Mac Jones has been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 5 matchup against the Lions.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Patriots QB depth chart: Bailey Zappe, Garrett Gilbert are New England's top passers after Mac Jones injury Mac Jones has been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 5 matchup against the Lions.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Patriots Roundup: New England QB Bailey Zappe focusing on getting 'one percent better every day' Catch up on all the New England Patriots news heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

NFL Sunday Primer: All eyes on Kenny Pickett — and maybe Bailey Zappe Pickett is set to make his first NFL start for the Steelers, while Zappe could get the nod for the Patriots if Mac Jones is sidelined.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

How the Patriots offense can light up the Lions with Bailey Zappe Going to battle against the NFL’s No. 1 scoring offense with a rookie quarterback would generally spell certain doom on Sundays. But not so...

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

How Detroit Lions can benefit from coaching Patriots QB Bailey Zappe in Senior Bowl A fourth-round pick out of Western Kentucky, Bailey Zappe is expected to get his first NFL start Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • FREEP.COM

Likely Week 5 starter With Mac Jones (ankle) listed as doubtful, Zappe is trending toward starting Sunday's game against the Lions, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Given that Brian Hoyer (concussion) is on IR, Zappe will draw the start Sunday if Jones can't, with Garrett Gilbert a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as his backup. If Zappe does indeed make his first regular-season NFL start this weekend, he'd be a speculative option in most fantasy formats, but he does offer an option to those who roster Jones or are in QB-heavy leagues.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE