New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien suggests that the team's starting quarterback decision will be based on practice performance. Mac Jones, who was benched in Week 10, is still taking first-unit reps in practice. O'Brien states that head coach Bill Belichick will ultimately make the decision on the starting quarterback for the upcoming game against the New York Giants.
- The Patriots' starting quarterback decision will be made by head coach Bill Belichick based on practice performance.
- Mac Jones is still taking first-unit reps in practice despite being benched in Week 10.
- The Patriots will choose their starting quarterback for the game against the New York Giants based on practice performance.
- Jones' hold on the starting job is in question after being pulled from the team's Week 10 loss.
- The Patriots have struggled with inconsistent execution and shaky quarterback play this season.
Mac Jones | QB
- Jones' hold on the starting job is in question after being pulled from the team's Week 10 loss.
- Jones has been pulled from three games this season.
- Jones is 212 of 324 for 2,031 yards, with 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
- Jones has been sacked 21 times.
- O'Brien believes that Jones has played well at times and will play well again.
Bailey Zappe | QB
- Zappe is the top backup quarterback for the Patriots.
Will Grier | QB
- Grier is the No. 3 option at quarterback for the Patriots.
New England Patriots
- The Patriots' starting quarterback decision will be made based on practice performance.
- The team has struggled with inconsistent execution and shaky quarterback play this season.
- The Patriots are 2-8 and in last place in the AFC.
- The team ranks 31st in the NFL in points scored, averaging 14.1 per game.
New York Giants
- The Patriots will be facing the New York Giants in their upcoming game.