Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe was thrust into his NFL debut on Sunday after veteran Brian Hoyer left the game against the Packers with a head injury. Though the fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft took over in a difficult road environment at Lambeau Field, he acquitted himself well and nearly led New England to an upset victory over Green Bay.
While the Packers came out on top with a 27–24 win in overtime, Zappe impressed by keeping his team in the game against a stingy Green Bay defense. He finished his debut 10-of-15 for 99 yards with one touchdown and having been sacked three times.