The New England Patriots' head coach, Bill Belichick, has confirmed that Mac Jones will start as the team's quarterback for the upcoming game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite benching Jones in the previous two games, Belichick absolved him of complete responsibility for the team's struggles. Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien also expressed his anticipation of Jones starting and downplayed the idea of benching him. O'Brien emphasized the need for the team to fix the offense and stated that there is no time for mental breaks. Tom Brady, former Patriots quarterback, defended Belichick's coaching approach despite the team's 1-4 start to the season. The decision to stick with Jones as the starting quarterback comes as the Patriots evaluate every position on the roster following their recent losses.
Bill Belichick sticking with Mac Jones with Patriots’ season on the line https://t.co/OJAYgTDfdy https://t.co/R5p4dSW6LT
Bill O'Brien Says the Patriots Coaches 'Had a Really Good Meeting About How to Fix the Offense, and it Doesn't Include Benching Mac Jones https://t.co/DjxMmi0EXo https://t.co/run5lRPWkz
Mac Jones will remain Patriots' starting QB this week against Raiders, Bill Belichick says https://t.co/zu1mD0Wd5H
#Patriots HC Bill Belichick is sticking with Mac Jones at QB 1️⃣: "We're not making any changes this week." New England is 1-4 on the season, and Jones has thrown more interceptions than TDs. Is this the right call? 🤔 More on Mac's struggles: https://t.co/A3gYsxm77r https://t.co/JY64YLc5G4
Mac Jones will remain the Patriots’ starting QB this week against the Raiders, Bill Belichick says. https://t.co/Oo95iSmvcu
How Mac Jones responded to keeping his starting gig https://t.co/pDZVXnC690
Bill O'Brien Says the Patriots Coaches 'Had a Really Good Meeting About How to Fix the Offense, and it Doesn't Include Benching Mac Jones https://t.co/DjxMmi0EXo https://t.co/lpH5griopX
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus: The #Patriots are sticking with QB Mac Jones during a week focused on basics and fundamentals. https://t.co/VmBGQwL4TT
A refreshingly honest QB Mac Jones on what “starting over” and his HC and OC showing faith in him as the starting QB… #Patriots #NEvsLVR @wbz https://t.co/RQmsxfi28o
Mac Jones asked what the #Patriots “starting over” means for him. He listed three things: footwork, where his eyes are on a play and communication with teammates. https://t.co/iHB5Wmx774
News story: Bill Belichick says QB Mac Jones will start Sunday against the Raiders. "Yeah, we're not making any changes." https://t.co/JU87pbJTyS
Bill Belichick sticking with Mac Jones with Patriots’ season on the line https://t.co/74qehZphau https://t.co/SQDxBiiqq0
Bill Belichick on Mac Jones: We're not making any changes at quarterback https://t.co/j8bndCxAqK
Mac Jones to remain Patriots' starting quarterback for Week 6 game vs. Raiders https://t.co/kCslLn62LE https://t.co/KqPLPSJ6wt
No new QB. Mac Jones will start for the Patriots on Sunday against the Raiders. https://t.co/S8p02JFf2H
Bill Belichick on Mac Jones: We're not making any changes at quarterback. https://t.co/PN7rRD3O3k
Belichick confirms Mac Jones will start vs. LV https://t.co/F0fMH6cxly
Bill Belichick confirmed Mac Jones will start Sunday vs. the Raiders. “Yeah, we’re not making any changes,” he said.
Bill Belichick asked if Mac Jones will be the starting QB Sunday vs Raiders in Las Vegas? "Yeah, we're not making any changes." #NEvsLVR @wbz https://t.co/WBWEX5b4mA
#Patriots coach Bill Belichick is asked if Mac Jones is the team's starting QB this week: "Yeah, we're not making any changes."
Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked if Mac Jones will start on Sunday against the Raiders. His answer: “Yeah, we’re not making any changes.”
Belichick asked about the #Patriots "starting over" on offense: "As I've said, we're working on fundamentals and things that will help us play better. That encompasses anything that falls into that category."
Bill Belichick on if QB Mac Jones will be starting on Sunday: “Yeah, we’re not making any changes.”
Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will start Week 6 for the Patriots. “Yeah, we’re not making any changes.”
Belichick says “no changes” at quarterback. Mac Jones starts Sunday at Raiders https://t.co/0Dgy2MhBYP
Belichick confirms Mac Jones will start Sunday. “Yeah, we’re not making any chances.” https://t.co/jtozYSt9DP
Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will start on Sunday.
Patriots OC Bill O’Brien downplayed the idea of benching Mac Jones https://t.co/qoeg5fpQAw
Bill O'Brien Says the Patriots Coaches 'Had a Really Good Meeting About How to Fix the Offense, and it Doesn't Include Benching Mac Jones https://t.co/DjxMmi0EXo https://t.co/sWkgu0rMIM
Tom Brady defends Bill Belichick H/T Let’s Go Podcast, MMQB https://t.co/orALk4vnQu
Tom Brady defended Bill Belichick despite the Patriots’ 1-4 start: https://t.co/hNMYEb9jgZ https://t.co/hjNHv1pckY
Report: Mac Jones expected to start vs. Raiders https://t.co/Hu5z2GovFf
Bill O'Brien says he anticipates Mac Jones starting in Week 6. https://t.co/3dXhZPaDjA
While QB Mac Jones is expected to start Sunday, I’m told this is still an important week of practice for him as the Patriots evaluate every position on the roster on the heels of the worst two losses of Bill Belichick’s career. Jones has six turnovers in those two losses.
Will Mac Jones start Sunday? Here's what Bill O'Brien said he expects to happen: https://t.co/g1x8YWomrJ https://t.co/PTVhCnfcWS
Does #Patriots OC Bill O’Brien envision Mac Jones being the team’s QB this week? “I do.”
Asked Patriots OC Bill O’Brien about the offense and what the term “starting over” means to him. He also later added that he anticipates Mac Jones being the Starting QB Sunday in Las Vegas. @wbz https://t.co/QiBIyMa7OA
Bill O’Brien talks about Mac starting this Sunday vs the Raiders and why he doesn’t get a “mental break” https://t.co/5yGwtygh7b
Tom Brady believes Bill Belichick will stick with his approach to coaching, even as the Patriots struggle to be remotely competitive. https://t.co/P4nV9iRUPq
Tom Brady weighs in on how Bill Belichick deals with losing https://t.co/DQqLKTmIpk
Bill O'Brien says he anticipates Mac Jones starting in Week 6 https://t.co/ZRx4rEoUxw
Here’s The Globe’s @BenVolin asking Bill O’Brien about Mac starting Sunday - and a follow up on perhaps a break would help Jones. @wbz https://t.co/n0oEYEZi2h
News story: Patriots OC Bill O'Brien expects QB Mac Jones to start Sunday vs. the Raiders. https://t.co/95gzLyYUxh
Bill O’Brien says he anticipates Mac Jones starting this Sunday vs Raiders. I ask him if he thinks Mac Jones could benefit from a mental break. “There’s no time for mental breaks.” https://t.co/CmpWvPaASE
Question: Do you anticipate Mac Jones being the starter this week? OC Bill O’Brien: “I do.” https://t.co/IDLKYT9Hql
Bill O’Brien says he anticipates Mac Jones will start Sunday against the Raiders. https://t.co/NtqEpWvPaA
Bill O’Brien says he expects Mac Jones to start Sunday. https://t.co/4SMCOlZLRc
Bill Belichick absolves Mac Jones despite benching him for second straight game: 'Certainly wasn't all on him' https://t.co/9xHhlAUVQR