Late in the Patriots’ 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, backup quarterback Bailey Zappe entered in a rather unenviable position.
His mission was to come off the bench cold, revitalize a stagnant offense, and orchestrate an 86-yard drive in 1 minute, 52 seconds. Zappe, in for starter Mac Jones, hit Hunter Henry for 11 yards on third and 5, then Demario Douglas for nine before Rhamondre Stevenson picked up a first down on fourth and 1.
On the next play, Zappe busted out the fake spike, then threw the ball into triple-coverage.