FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed Thursday that Mac Jones will start Sunday’s game at the Jets, and said the decision to start Jones was entirely related to the quarterback’s health.
“Yes. He’s ready to play,” Belichick said. “He was ready to play last week, just didn’t (play) the full game. This week is a different situation, and that’s it. We’ll take it from there.”
Asked if Bailey Zappe’s performance in last Monday’s loss to Chicago factored into the decision to start Jones, Belichick added: “No. That’s it.”
