Patriots QB Mac Jones to start Sunday vs. Raiders

Field Level Media|published: Wed 11th October, 11:25 2023

Oct 8, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Gillette Stadium. credits: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed Wednesday that Mac Jones remains his starting quarterback.

The third-year signal-caller will be under center Sunday when New England (1-4) visits Las Vegas (2-3).

"Yeah, we're not making any changes," said Belichick, who pulled Jones from the past two games.

Jones, 25, has completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,008 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions in five starts this season.

He combined for four picks and zero TD tosses in lopsided losses to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4 (38-3) and the New Orleans Saints (34-0) in Week 5.

Backup Bailey Zappe replaced Jones in those defeats and was 7-of-18 passing for 79 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions.

Jones was a first-round pick (15th overall) and a Pro Bowl selection as a 2021 rookie but saw his numbers regress in 2022. He has passed for 7,806 yards with 41 TDs and 30 interceptions in 36 starts (17-19 record).

—Field Level Media