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5 takeaways from the Patriots’ overtime loss to the Packers

The Patriots lost to the Packers 27-24 in overtime on Sunday, dropping the team’s record to 1-3.

Entering the game without Mac Jones (out with an ankle injury), New England was quickly forced to play third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe when backup Brian Hoyer exited with a head injury during the first quarter.

Here are a few takeaways:

Bailey Zappe unexpectedly made his NFL debut.

Hoyer led the Patriots to the opening score of the game (a 37-yard Nick Folk field goal) after a 10-play drive. On the second drive, he was sacked on a third down and immediately exited the field.