New England’s Jones benched again after 2-pick first half

New England Patriots QB Mac Jones began from the 1^st minute on the field today vs. the New York Giants in the Big Apple – coming off a match in which he was benched after a late 4^th quarter pick – but manager Bill Belichick turned to reserve Bailey Zappe to start in the 2^nd half.

Mac Jones has been benched for the FOURTH time this season…

Second game in a row 😳 pic.twitter.com/YZunJQjUOb

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 26, 2023

Mac threw 2 picks in the 1^st half as New England trailed 7-0 when Bill replaced him. Jones was 12-of-21 for 89 yards in the 1^st half, with New York ultimately turning his 2nd pick into the halftime-only touchdown in the clash.

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MAC JONES THROWS SECOND INT 😳

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/kBcMp9EJR5

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 26, 2023