The quarterback play left a lot to be desired as the New England Patriots slumped to a surprise defeat to Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears in Foxborough on Monday Night Football, but rookie Bailey Zappe continued to endear himself to Pats fans.
Second-year QB Fields enjoyed one of his best performances of his career so far, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 82 yards and another score in a 33-14 victory, leaving both teams at 3-4.
For New England, a surprise quarterback competition has emerged this season. Last year's first-round pick Mac Jones enjoyed an encouraging debut season, but he has faltered this year. The 24-year-old has tossed just two touchdowns to six interceptions, with an ankle injury limiting him to just four games so far this season.
