Report: Mac Jones Named Patriots' Starting QB for Week 8 vs. Jets over Bailey Zappe

According to reports, Mac Jones will be the starting quarterback for the New England Pats in Week 8 against the New York Jets.

Field Yates was the one to report the news.

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Breaking news for Week 8: Patriots QB Mac Jones took about 90% of the first teams reps in practice today and will start for the team on Sunday against the Jets, per source. pic.twitter.com/Gc2js6YabK

Jones was benched after three series after he struggled upon his return from an ankle injury. After the first two possessions, Zappe took over and led touchdown drives in each of the next two possessions.

Jones might have come back in if the game had been closer.

Jones was the unquestioned starter entering the year after finishing second in voting for the offensive rookies of the year award. The No. 15 overall draft pick threw 22 touchdown passes with 13 picks and a 92.5 passer rating, leading the New England to a 14-7 record and a playoff appearance.

The quarterback was voted the top player in the league by his peers.

Jones has thrown just two touchdown passes in four games and has a 70.8 passer rating. So far this season, the Pats are 3-7.

The fourth-round pick has brought more life to the offense with five touchdown and three picks. In the Week 6 win over Cleveland, he had a total of 309 passing yards.

Last year, the Western Kentucky product set NCAA single-season records for passing yards and touchdown passes.

He has done enough to make a difficult decision for the Pats.

There could be a short leash with two quality options under center if the coaching staff decided to go with Jones.