Brian Hoyer out for game, rookie Bailey Zappe in at QB

A week after losing their starting QB to a severe ankle injury, the Patriots are now down to their third-string QB against the Green Bay Packers.

Brian Hoyer, under center as Mac Jones recovers from a “severe” ankle injury, was knocked out of the game with a head injury after taking a sack in the first quarter.

Rookie Bailey Zappe was drafted in the 4th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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