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Fake spike backfires as Bailey Zappe throws pick to seal Patriots’ loss to Colts

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In theory, the fake spike seemed like a good idea.

It backfired on Sunday in Germany for the New England Patriots.

Faced with a desperation last drive to try and overcome a 10-6 deficit to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Bill Belichick switched from Mac Jones to Bailey Zappe for the Patriots’ last drive.

The backup quarterback was instructed to try a fake spike to come up with a big play in the final minute.

Zappe executed the fake spike part but failed on the pass.

Rodney Thomas II was not fooled and picked off the errant pass.

FAKE SPIKE INTERCEPTION. #INDvsNE pic.twitter.com/wvW6l2ItDg

— NFL (@NFL) November 12, 2023

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