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Patriots' Belichick on Benching Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe: 'Was Time for a Change'

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick didn't dive into specifics regarding his decision to bench Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

"I just thought it was time for a change," he said in his postgame press conference.

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Belichick didn't commit to either player as the starter for New England's next game on Nov. 26 against the New York Giants.

"We'll worry about next week next week," he said.