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With current starting quarterback Mac Jones out with a high ankle sprain and season-opening backup Brian Hoyer out with a concussion, the New England Patriots turned to third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe on Sunday.
A former star for one season at Western Kentucky University who started his college career in the FCS ranks, the 24-year-old rookie threw one touchdown pass in his first official NFL start last weekend, a 29-0 win over the Detroit Lions.
No timetable for the return of Jones or Hoyer has been given by the team.
Time will tell if Zappe remains in the starting role. But for now, the former Hilltopper will savor his time under center.
Here’s a quick look at how Zappe ended up in New England.
Bailey Zappe:Western Kentucky QB breaks Joe Burrow’s NCAA record for TD passes in a seasonBailey Zappe broke records at WKU
Zappe boosted his draft stock in his final college season, lighting up the scoreboard for WKU in 2021.
The quarterback broke FBS records in his lone year with the Hilltoppers. In 14 games, he threw for 5,967 yards, breaking the former record of 5,833 yards set by Texas Tech’s B.
