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Making the case for each Patriots QB to start in Week 12

The Patriots need a starting quarterback in week 12, and they have four guys to choose from. We weigh the pros and cons of each player.

By Wayne Gregoire

Making the case for each Patriots QB to start in Week 12
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Bailey Zappe

Zappe was a fourth-round pick for the Patriots (137th overall) in the 2022 draft. He has played in 7 NFL games and started two of them.

Pros:

Bailey Zappe had one of the greatest seasons in college football history for a quarterback. During his senior season at Western Kentucky, he broke the NCAA record for passing yards (5,967) and passing touchdowns (62). He threw just 11 interceptions and completed 69.1% of his passes. He was undefeated in his two starts and four games last season, posting a completion percentage of 70.1%. He showed great pocket presence and delivered a tight spiral that was easy to catch for his receivers.

Cons:

Zappe does not boast elite arm strength and does not possess the ideal size for a pocket passer. He is not really mobile. He has looked poor in every appearance for the Patriots this season, completing just 40% of his passes and throwing a costly interception, but that could be why he was tossed into games without getting any practice reps in during the week. Belichick needs to give him first-team snaps if he is expected to play this weekend.

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