New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien said he expects quarterback Mac Jones to start Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones' status has been in question after he was pulled from the team's last two blowout losses in the second half. Jones is 105-of-168 for 1,008 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions on the season, as the Patriots are 1-4 and in last place in the AFC East.
- Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien expects Mac Jones to start at QB against the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Jones' status has been in question after being pulled from the team's last two blowout losses.
- Jones has thrown for 1,008 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
- The Patriots are currently 1-4 and in last place in the AFC East.
- The team's 10 turnovers are the third highest total in the NFL.
- Jones has had four turnovers returned for touchdowns this season.
- The Patriots have had 34 consecutive offensive drives without a touchdown.
- Head coach Bill Belichick plans to 'start over' and is open to personnel changes across the roster.
- Jones is still atop the depth chart as the starting quarterback.
- The Patriots are looking to dig themselves out of their current slump.