Bailey Zappe Fantasy

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe completed 10-of-15 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers. With Mac Jones (ankle) ruled out, Brian Hoyer started Sunday's contest versus Green Bay. A head injury knocked Hoyer out of the game early, leaving Zappe as the team's only active quarterback. The 23-year-old was efficient and almost led the Patriots to an upset victory over Green Bay in overtime. He connected with DeVante Parker for a 25-yard touchdown strike in the third quarter to give the Pats a 17-14 lead. New England could be without Jones (ankle) and Hoyer (head) in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, making Zappe a speculative add in superflex leagues.

Oct. 2nd • 8:28 PM

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe will most likely be the team's third QB behind second-year man Mac Jones and veteran Brian Hoyer. It seems like a long shot that Zappe will challenge Hoyer for the backup job at this time, but Hoyer was also viewed in the same way back in 2009 when he was competing against Kevin O'Connell before winning the job. The Patriots took Zappe in the fourth round of this year's draft out of Western Kentucky. The 23-year-old threw for 5,967 yards and 62 touchdowns in a historic senior season against weaker college competition. He's unlikely to be a difference-maker at the position because he lacks high-end arm strength and athleticism, but he could develop into a solid game manager because of his football IQ.

Jun. 30th • 12:20 PM