Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is listed as doubtful and expected to miss his second straight game with an ankle injury, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe will likely make his first career start instead against the Lions.
The Score’s Jordan Schultz first reported on Friday that Zappe would get the start.
Zappe’s start will come just a week after he made his NFL debut against the Packers after veteran Brian Hoyer–who was starting in place of Jones–left the game with a head injury. He finished the game 10-of-15 for 99 yards with one touchdown and nearly led the Patriots to an upset victory before ultimately falling short in overtime, 27–24.
