NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: C.J. Stroud-led Texans crack top 10; Jaguars, Bills take plunge <\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhether or not he’s keeping a decision close to chest for a competitive advantage, this conundrum has been brewing all season for the 2-8 Patriots.<\/p>\n
Bill Belichick has relegated third-year quarterback Mac Jones to the sidelines during a couple of games this year, but while he did so in October during a blowout loss to the Cowboys that was far out of reach, Belichick benched Jones in Week 10 for the final drive of a 10-6 game against the Colts.<\/p>\n
Jones had thrown for just 170 yards at the time and ended the previous possession with a red-zone interception.<\/p>\n
Bailey Zappe took over with a chance to play the hero. He, too, threw an interception — with this one ending the game.<\/p>\n
That’s been the story of Belichick’s most disappointing campaign with New England in 24 years in charge. The Patriots currently hold the No. 3 overall pick for a 2024 draft that is potentially ripe with QB talent, but for now they need someone under center capable of providing some kind of positivity down the stretch.<\/p>\n
Jones, three years removed from his own first-round selection, hasn’t done much of that in his 10 starts this year. He’s thrown for 2,031 yards with 10 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, a 65.4 completion percentage and a career-low 80.2 passer rating.<\/p>\n
Since throwing for 316 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener, he’s eclipsed 250 yards passing just once more. He’s endured more games without a TD pass (four) than he’s had without an interception (two).<\/p>\n
Zappe, who also replaced Jones at times last year, has gone 10 of 25 for 104 yards and a pick across three games this season.<\/p>\n
There’s also Will Grier, who had a promising preseason with the Cowboys, and dual-threat Malik Cunningham, currently on the practice squad.<\/p>\n
Belichick would not rule anyone out Tuesday, nor did he provide the slightest indication that anyone was the favorite to start against the 3-8 Giants and undrafted rookie Tommy DeVito.<\/p>\n
“I’ll let you know on Sunday,” Belichick said.<\/p>\n
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