Bailey Zappe earns first career win in his first career start
There were very few instances when Bailey Zappe looked like a rookie quarterback making his first career start on Sunday.
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There were very few instances when Bailey Zappe looked like a rookie quarterback making his first career start on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Djordje Petrović made four saves and midfielder Dylan Borerro secured his third goal of the season as New England closed its 2022 season with a draw against Chicago.
The New England Patriots looked fairly dominant in their Week 5 clash with the Lions, taming the NFL's top-scoring offenses to earn a 29-0 victory.
The roughing the passer penalty that helped seal a win for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon in Tampa was egregious, going a bit above and beyond the expected level of overprotection on a star quarterback.
When the two teams finally took the field on Sunday at Gillette, the Patriots left no doubt about the way this game would go.
Kyle Dugger scored his first career touchdown Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions, and the Patriots safety did so in style.
Bailey Zappe came out looking poised and ready for that challenge, but an error by teammate Nelson Agholor didn't help.
The legend of Jack Jones continues to rise in New England.
Since arriving in New England last year, pass rusher Matthew Judon has developed a signature look. But the red sleeves were kept in the closet on Sunday.
Mac Jones is inactive for the Patriots, but rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton is set to make his NFL debut Sunday against the Lions.
Tyquan Thornton, the Patriots' rookie wide receiver, is set to make his NFL debut Sunday against Detroit.
The jerseys and the helmets won't be the only things with a retro look on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
While much has been made about Bailey Zappe making his first career start on Sunday, the Patriots will also likely have another rookie starting at another important position.
All week, just about every indication has been that rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe will be making his first career NFL start on Sunday.
Mac Jones was back on the practice field for the third straight day on Friday, as the Patriots get set for a Week 5 tilt against the Lions at Gillette Stadium.
