After receiving QB1 reps in practice this week and a report that the Patriots were “preparing” to start Bailey Zappe, the second-year quarterback is reportedly set to start against the Chargers.
The Patriots “will indeed” start Zappe on Sunday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported Friday. Jones is also “unlikely to play” barring a mid-game change, Howe added. It’s still unclear where Jones’s standing on the depth chart is.
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The Patriots also have “a package of plays” prepared for rookie quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham, according to Howe.