Should the Patriots prepare to finish the season without QB Mac Jones?

In the frustrating loss against the Baltimore Ravens, the Patriots find themselves with bigger fish to fry. On the final drive of the game, the second-year QB Mac Jones suffered an unexpected ankle injury. Many believed the ankle injury to not be as serious as it appeared to be.

How serious is Jones’ injury?

In fact, many believed Jones was being a bit dramatic. After he suffered the injury, he hobbled to the sideline immediately and needed assistance to the locker room. He looked to be in severe pain and was going through a tough time. After the game concluded, many reports began surfacing about the severity of Jones’ injury and what that can mean going forward for the New England Patriots.

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Unfortunately, it appears the Patriots may possibly miss significant time with Jones going forward. At one point, many were just simply hoping Jones didn’t need surgery regarding the ankle. However, as time continues and information unravels it’s beginning to look worse and worse for the Patriots’ season.

NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Tom Pelissero both have reported significant information that leads many to believe he may be done entirely this season.

“Tests confirmed #Patriots QB Mac Jones suffered a “pretty severe” high ankle sprain in Sunday’s loss to the #Ravens, sources tell me and @RapSheet,” NFL insider Tom Pelissero tweeted. “The hope is Jones won’t need surgery. Timetable still TBD but hard to imagine he plays this week vs. the #Packers.”

“Patriots’ QB Mac Jones has what doctors diagnosed as a severe high ankle sprain that would cause many to have surgery, per sources,” Adam Schefter tweeted. “He is likely to miss multiple games. Jones and the Patriots still are discussing his options and the best way to proceed.”

What does this mean for the New England Patriots going forward?

Prior to the season, the Patriots were predicted to win 8.5 games this season, according to Bleacher Report. Unfortunately, this may have lessened significantly due to the latest reports of Jones’ injury. All in all, the Patriots still have a few options moving forward without Jones.

Many are skeptical of veteran QB Brian Hoyer making an appearance to help the team win. Hoyer hasn’t found much success through his tenure in the NFL. In fact, as a starter, his record was 42-33, according to Statmuse. Not to mention, Hoyer’s played for seven different teams in the NFL.

However, this can be a golden opportunity for rookie QB Bailey Zappe to step up. It’s safe to say reaching the playoffs let alone Super Bowl may be out of the Patriots’ reach. In other words, the Patriots have nothing to lose. Therefore, maybe he can make an appearance and prove his worth to the world and possibly change the future and scope of the Patriots for better or for worse.

Due to the rumors, fans are beginning to get excited as many believe former MVP Cam Newton can possibly return. At this point, this appears to be a pipe dream but fans love to speculate and entertain the idea.

Here’s what Patriots HC Bill Belichick had to say in regards to the Mac Jones injury: