Zappe appears set to operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett, who is slated to sign a one-year, $8 million contract with the Patriots, John Keim of ESPN reports. Zappe started New England's final six games of the 2023 season after beating out Mac Jones, who the Patriots recently traded to Jacksonville for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, posting a 6:7 TD:INT in that span. Given that New England holds the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, in what's considered a high-end quarterback class, Zappe could end up further down the depth chart with the potential selection of rookie competition.
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Passing
| Year | Team | GP | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | AVG | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NE | 10 | 212 | 127 | 60% | 1,272 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| 2022 | NE | 4 | 92 | 65 | 71% | 781 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Rushing
Zappe appears set to operate as the No. 2 quarterback behind Jacoby Brissett, who is slated to sign a one-year, $8 million contract with the Patriots, John Keim of ESPN reports. Zappe started New England's final six games of the 2023 season after beating out Mac Jones, who the Patriots recently traded to Jacksonville for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, posting a 6:7 TD:INT in that span. Given that New England holds the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, in what's considered a high-end quarterback class, Zappe could end up further down the depth chart with the potential selection of rookie competition.
Reiss adds that neither Mac Jones nor the Patriots' other practice-squad quarterback (Will Grier) threw during the early portion of the session. While head coach Bill Belichick has declined to name a starting quarterback for this Sunday's game against the Chargers, the way Wednesday's practice transpired hints at Zappe potentially getting the nod this weekend. During the Patriots' 10-7 loss to the Giants in Week 12, Zappe replaced Jones after halftime and completed nine of 14 passes for 54 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
After Mac Jones threw two interceptions in the first half, Zappe was called upon to lead New England's offense for the final two quarters. Zappe took better care of the ball but was otherwise uninspiring, as he averaged only 3.9 yards per attempt and his longest completion went for 15 yards -- nearly all of which came after the catch. It's unclear who will be under center for New England in Week 13 against the Chargers, as both Zappe and Jones have had problems effectively moving the offense.
The second-year QB made a couple good throws to begin the possession, but with the Patriots out of timeouts, Zappe's attempt to pull a Dan Marino and fake a spike to stop the clock ended in disaster when his downfield toss to Demario Douglas was picked off. It was also an ugly INT that got Jones benched in the first place, so neither QB distinguished himself if the starting job is indeed up for grabs. New England's coaching staff will have a bye next week to sort out the mess under center before facing the Giants in Week 12.
Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
4/26/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 4; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Victoria, TX, USA
Position
QB
College
Western Kentucky
Experience
3rd season
Career History
New England Patriots
2022 - Present
(2 seasons)
Previous Game
3
Final
17
40%
CMP%
88
YDS
0
TD
2023 Regular Season Stats
YDS
CMP
CMP%
TDS
INT
1,272
127
60%
6
9
|
Regular Season
|
passing
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rushing
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Date
|
Opp
|
Result
|
ATT
|
CMP
|
CMP%
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TD
|
INT
|
CAR
|
YDS
|
AVG
|
TD
|
LNG
|
FD
|
|
1/7
|
L 3-17
|
30
|
12
|
40
|
88
|
2.9
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
13
|
4.3
|
0
|
8
|
0
|
|
|
12/31
|
L 21-27
|
26
|
16
|
61.5
|
209
|
8
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
37
|
7.4
|
1
|
18
|
1
|
|
|
12/24
|
W 26-23
|
33
|
25
|
75.8
|
256
|
7.8
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
|
|
12/17
|
L 17-27
|
31
|
23
|
74.2
|
180
|
5.8
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
|
|
12/7
|
W 21-18
|
28
|
19
|
67.9
|
240
|
8.6
|
3
|
1
|
3
|
13
|
4.3
|
0
|
11
|
0
|
|
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