Normalcy has been restored to the quarterback position in New England. Mac Jones regained a grip on the reins of the Patriots offense in a must-win against the Jets last Sunday.
We’ll find out if Zappe Fever has finally broken this Sunday when the Patriots face the shambolic Colts at Gillette Stadium. What kind of reception will Jones get from the febrile Foxborough faithful? No one has to remind Mac that the last time he played in front of them they practically gave him a verbal vaudeville hook, chanting for backup Bailey Zappe.
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Jones has been here before, charged with winning over a wavering fan base and disproving doubters.