Now that it’s game day, Mac Jones will obviously be the focus of the attention as the rookie tries to lead the Patriots over what should be a tough Miami Dolphins opponent in front of the home crowd at Gillette Stadium later this afternoon.
Jones has won over the vast majority of fans during the course of training camp, being a consistent presence day in and day out while showing signs that he was indeed the right guy after they took him in Round 1 of the NFL Draft back in April. Most felt Cam Newton would start the 2021 campaign, but Jones’ strong performance during training camp set up Newton’s surprise release, setting the stage for the former Alabama standout to get the starting nod to kick off the season.