Mac Jones is expected to start as quarterback for the New England Patriots today, but he will be on a short leash. The team has also named Malik Cunningham as the backup quarterback, with Bailey Zappe as the emergency option. This decision comes as the Patriots look for a spark after being outscored 72-3 in their last two games. Cunningham, who played for Louisville, may have the opportunity to make an impact on the field. The Patriots have a total of four quarterbacks on their roster, with Will Grier not being in uniform for Sunday's game.
Malik Cunningham at QB for the Patriots on 2nd down. Mac Jones at QB for 1st and 3rd down
Patriots offensive starters LT: Trent Brown LG: Atonio Mafi C: David Andrews RG: Sidy Sow RT: Vederian Lowe TE: Hunter Henry QB: Mac Jones RB: Rhamondre Stevenson WR: DeVante Parker WR: Tyquan Thornton WR: Kendrick Bourne
The New England Patriots need and have been looking for a spark after being outscored 72-3 the last two games. So now they have gone to a new backup QB in Louisville's Malik Cunningham, who may play. A Hail Mary? https://t.co/ftzZrob80V
Malik Cunningham is the back-up QB today; Bailey Zappe is the emergency QB. Not a surprise. #NEvsLV @wbz https://t.co/Or6DVoBVFy
The Patriots have four QBs on the roster. The active QBs for Sunday are Mac Jones and Malik Cunningham, with Bailey Zappe as the emergency option. Will Grier will not be in uniform. https://t.co/8j797WCAD4
The Patriots have a new backup quarterback. https://t.co/YkL5coA71Z
Patriots offense today vs. Raiders: QB: Mac Jones, Malik Cunningham RB: Stevenson, Elliott, Montgomery WR: Parker, Bourne, Thornton, Reagor TE: Henry, Gesicki, Pharaoh Brown
Patriots inactives: WR Demario Douglas OL Riley Reiff WR JuJu Smith-Schuster LG Cole Strange QB Will Grier QB Bailey Zappe (third QB) WR Kayshon Boutte Malik Cunningham is Mac Jones’ backup.
#Patriots QB Mac Jones is expected to start today, but he'll do so on a short-leash. And behind him at QB, it could get interesting. My story: https://t.co/m6dApedSqn