Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is predicted to play Monday evening towards the Bears, in keeping with the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Jones has missed the staff’s final three video games and been restricted in 9 straight practices along with his excessive ankle sprain. He reportedly took the majority of beginning reps within the Pats’ most up-to-date apply on Saturday. Jones’ on-field workload has elevated every week, and he informed reporters after Friday’s apply that he’s “definitely moving better.”
“Yeah, I think it feels pretty good. Just trying to work through all the stuff, being able to play in an NFL football game. I want to be able to go out there and help the team. Once I’m there, I’m there,” Jones mentioned. “So, I’m definitely making progress. We’ve done a good job with the treatment.”
The 24-year-old quarterback stopped wanting saying he would play Monday.
This season, Jones has accomplished 66% of his passes for 786 yards, two touchdowns and 5 interceptions. In his place, the Patriots have gone 2-1, and fourth-round rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe has gained each his begins. In these video games, the Pats protection additionally pressured 5 turnovers and generated seven fourth-down stops throughout blowouts of the Browns and Lions.
However, Zappe’s success (596 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception) has not impressed a quarterback controversy, per The Athletic. Last week, Jones’ teammates expressed pleasure on the prospect of his potential return towards the Bears.
“Mac is a dog, man. He’s an ultimate competitor,” Pats large receiver Jakobi Meyers mentioned Thursday. “So just having him out there, the fighting spirit, it comes back very well. Just guys who want to go out there and win. The more guys you’ve got like that on the team, the better it is for you.”
Monday evening’s kickoff is about for 8:15 at Gillette Stadium.
Source: www.bostonherald.com