The New England Patriots are preparing Bailey Zappe to start as quarterback against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13. This decision comes after Zappe was officially named the starting quarterback by the Patriots. Meanwhile, Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who returned to practice after Achilles surgery, is unlikely to play in the 2023 season according to reports from Ian Rapoport and Rotoworld. The Patriots' rookie QB/WR Malik Cunningham was seen tossing the ball to Bailey Zappe during warmups, further confirming Zappe's expected start on Sunday.
Bailey Zappe officially starting.
Bailey Zappe: Expected starter Sunday https://t.co/OvyvLoyt9L
Patriots starting Bailey Zappe at QB. Their inactives… https://t.co/dys9XVui45
From @NFLGameDay: #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is considered a long-shot to play this season; Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe gets the start for the #Patriots. https://t.co/yhL0vpg5lF
Patriots rookie QB/WR Malik Cunningham tossing the ball to Bailey Zappe in warmups. https://t.co/F3eWoySyn4
Ian Rapoport announced Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) unlikely to play this year despite positive week returning to practice https://t.co/7ToPOSWpN2
Rapoport: Aaron Rodgers 'unlikely' to play in 2023 https://t.co/1SiUqbBCFc
It was a triumphant week for #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, who returned to practice just 11 weeks after Achilles surgery. Unprecedented. Yet it's still appearing unlikely that he'll play in a game during the 2023 season. My story on Rodgers' recovery: https://t.co/P8NgT5nxoo
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) unlikely to play this year despite positive week, via @RapSheet https://t.co/JFPhQiT4Vw https://t.co/tfccZayO4B
Bailey Zappe named Patriots starting quarterback for Week 13: report https://t.co/xBdMA9SHU5
NEP QB Bailey Zappe will start Week 13; per Jeff Howe. https://t.co/VJLjc4D9aG
Patriots preparing QB Bailey Zappe to start vs. Chargers: Sources https://t.co/EZReS8R4PT