Ups & Downs: Pats' defense strong again, but offense does nothing vs. Chargers
It doesn't matter if it's Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones at quarterback; the New England offense cannot do anything productive this season.
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It doesn't matter if it's Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones at quarterback; the New England offense cannot do anything productive this season.
On a gray, rainy day in Foxboro, the New England Patriots put forth a rather dreary performance.
The running back suffered an injury that abruptly ended New England's second drive of the game.
A new report from Adam Schefter should quiet chatter about Bill Belichick heading to the Carolina Panthers.
The 2-9 Patriots are making a change at quarterback, but Mac Jones in still active for New England's Week 13 game against the L.A. Chargers at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots have elevated quarterback Malik Cunningham from the practice squad to the active roster.
If Bailey Zappe gets the start for the Patriots on Sunday, the quarterback won't have the services of the team's best receiver against the Chargers.
Peppers had an unflattering remark about the Patriots after last week's loss to the Giants, and offered up a lengthy apology at his locker on Friday.
In a season full of losses on the field, at least the Patriots are winning for their work in the community.
Here's what to keep an eye out for when the game kicks off.
Another week, another game for the New England Patriots. Will it result in another loss?
The Patriots are so bad this season that the NFL is willing to take Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce (and likely Taylor Swift) out of the Monday night spotlight.
It'll be a soft landing for Bailey Zappe if he indeed gets the start against a bad Chargers defense.
Rookie kicker Chad Ryland officially has some competition.
Change was in the air behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, as Bailey Zappe took the bulk of the snaps at quarterback for the Patriots, while Malik Cunningham backed him up.
