On Monday’s edition of Zolak & Bertrand, the crew predicted the biggest upset for the Patriots on the 2023 schedule.
Not the rookie’s best stuff today. Jones completed only 18-of-35 passes for 218 yards with no touchdowns, adding up to a 70.9 passer rating. Jones sailed a number of throws high and/or wide, and seemed to have trouble throwing accurately under pressure. Fortunately for him, Herbert made the game’s biggest mistake and Jones avoided a back-breaker. But if Jones was more accurate today, the Patriots might win handily.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 17: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the New England Patriots scores a 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 12: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots is pursued by Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Miami Dolphins during the game at Gillette Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Aug 19, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
