Bill O'Brien still believes in Mac Jones
Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien still sees a lot of upside in Mac Jones.
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Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien still sees a lot of upside in Mac Jones.
Bailey Zappe was all smiles Sunday night after leading the underdog Patriots to a win over the Denver Broncos. On Tuesday, Bill Belichick had plenty of praise for his quarterback.
The Patriots earned an emotional win over the Broncos on Sunday night that certainly made for a happy Christmas among players in the locker room. But those keeping an eye on New England's draft status won't be as thrilled.
It certainly was an entertaining football game, even if it wasn't a perfect one for the Patriots. Here are the Four Ups and Four Downs from the dramatic victory.
The Patriots went out to Denver on Christmas Eve and won a football game. They almost let that game get away from them, but an unlikely hero emerged to save the game.
Chad Ryland missed. Again. But then ... he saved the day.
Things went south rather quickly.
The injuries continue to stack up for the Patriots.
"They fixed them at halftime, but didn't do it before then. Which is another question you could ask."
Here's how the WBZ crew sees Sunday night's game playing out.
"Absolutely. Everybody on the team did. Everybody."
Air pressure in footballs was the most important thing in the world for a while there. Then everyone went back to not caring about it at all.
Know what this Patriots' season was missing? A controversy surrounding underinflated footballs.
On Wednesday, the Patriots began their on-field preparation for their Week 16 game in Denver. But they did so without a pair of critical contributors.
Bailey Zappe has been excellent in the first half. The second half? That's been a different story.

For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots opened the season by blowing a 10-point lead and losing 13-10 to the Seahawks.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday against Seattle and he did not return.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the series.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots have finally agreed to a massive contract extension after an offseason standstill.
The WBZ-TV Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for a potentially tricky weather situation for Sunday.
Authorities say Sandwich, Massachusetts Police Officer Matthew Cotter is facing a drunk driving charge after an off-duty crash.
Rhode Island health officials are warning about an incident involving a potentially rabid bat at the Roger Williams Zoo.
T.J. Swenson Jr. is the recipient of the Sweeney Award for civilian bravery.
Waltham is the latest community in Massachusetts to take action against Flock cameras.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Carter Jensen had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown has landed on the injured reserve list, according to reports.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter, as the Patriots opened the season by blowing a 10-point lead and losing 13-10 to the Seahawks.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.