GREEN BAY, Wis. - New England Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe threw his first career touchdown pass in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, connecting with receiver DeVante Parker on a 25-yard score.
It was the first touchdown pass thrown by a rookie in the NFL this season, according to ESPN Stats & Information, although the Patriots appeared to catch a break when officials didn't penalize them for delay of game. The play clock hit zero well before the snap, with CBS rules analyst Gene Steratore saying on the broadcast that a penalty should have been called.