Mack Jones sat out Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Packers

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Will begin as a substitute of Brian Hoyer.

Later a Week of AssumptionIt seems that Mack Jones is not going to play in Week 4.

The Patriots formally listed their beginning quarterback because the beginning quarterback for Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Packers due to the knee harm he suffered in Week 3 in opposition to the Ravens.

Jones was on the follow subject Friday after lacking the final two practices. Nevertheless, Jones was listed as a non-participant on the Patriots’ remaining harm report for the week.

Along with Jones training on Friday, some experiences led to optimism that he may play on Sunday. Jones was telling teammates to not rely him out and he was so concerned within the sport plan that he may play, NFL Community’s Mike Giardi reported Thursday. There was additionally some hope Jones might be a game-time choice, The Boston Herald’s Karen Gurezian reported Friday.

With Jones out, Brian Hoyer will begin for the Patriots on Sunday. Hoyer hasn’t began since 2020, enjoying within the Patriots Week 4 loss in opposition to the Chiefs. Whereas that is Hoyer’s lone begin with the Patriots, he has began 39 video games with different groups over his 14-year profession, shedding his final 11 begins.

Jones reportedly suffered a “extreme” high-ankle sprain when Ravens defensive finish Calais Campbell hit him on the final throw of the sport. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported {that a} high-ankle sprain of Jones’ severity would usually require surgical procedure to heal, however Jones sought a second opinion on the problem earlier within the week.