Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones completed 17-of-29 passes for 138 yards and one interception in Sunday's 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. He rushed for seven yards on his two carries. Yikes. The Jags recorded just ten first downs to the Lions' 38 and were overmatched from the start. Jones wasn't much better than his performance against the Vikings the week prior, as he has yet to throw a passing touchdown in either of his starts. In his defense, he's faced quite the gauntlet of defenses in his first taste of action since Week 12 of 2023. Still, he's averaging an abysmal 4.88 yards per attempt in his two outings. With the Jags on bye in Week 12, the door is open for QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) to make a return against the Texans in Week 13 if he can heal up enough over the week off.
Nov 18, 2024 2:54 PM EST
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones is difficult to trust as a fantasy option in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. After a tough performance last week against the Minnesota Vikings, Jones shouldn't be on the fantasy radar. The Lions are a plus matchup, but after putting up just seven points last week, it's hard to fathom Jones as a good fantasy option in his second start of the season. The good news is that Brian Thomas Jr. and Evan Engram are good to go, while Travis Etienne Jr. should be the primary back with Tank Bigsby out. Jones has decent weapons at his disposal, but until he shows he can lead a competent offense, he shouldn't be considered in fantasy lineups. Leave Jones on the bench in Week 11 against the Lions.
Nov 16, 2024 2:32 AM EST
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones struggled to run the offense in a 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Starter Trevor Lawrence was out with a shoulder injury, so Jones was tasked with stepping up in his absence. The former New England Patriot could not take advantage, finishing with 14 completions on 22 attempts for 111 yards, two interceptions, and a rushing touchdown. Besides Christian Kirk, Jones had all of his weapons available, so his effort is disappointing to say the least. The Vikings are a great defense under Brian Flores's tutelage, but if Lawrence is out for the rest of the season, this performance should leave fantasy managers pessimistic about the Jaguars offense going forward. Jones and the Jaguars will look to bounce back in a tough matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 11.
Nov 11, 2024 10:13 AM EST
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones will start against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones' promotion to the QB1 role comes in the midst of a potentially season-ending injury to Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), who has 14 total touchdowns and six interceptions this season. Sunday will represent Jones' first game as a Jaguar. His tough matchup and reduced skill set drop him outside the fantasy-relevant tiers this week.
Nov 10, 2024 8:46 AM EST
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones seems likely to start this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in place of the injured Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence is dealing with a left shoulder injury from last week's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles and practiced in a limited fashion all week. The former first round pick of the New England Patriots has a decent matchup against the Vikings, who have been hit or miss against offenses in fantasy so far. Brian Flores, who also happens to be a former New England Patriot, loves to blitz, which can be difficult for quarterbacks who aren't ready for it, but can also mean great fantasy games for those who are ready for it. Fantasy owners should definitely hold off on starting Jones unless they are desperate given Week 10 would be his first start of the season.
Nov 9, 2024 10:19 AM EST
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones played well in a 20-7 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He completed 16 of 23 passes for 210 yards and two passing touchdowns, one in each half. Jones was 11-for -18 in the first half and was relieved by C.J. Beathard to start the second half. Jones was inserted back into the game after Beathard took some hard hits and continued his solid play. The former Patriot has the draft capital and starting experience over Beathard, which seems to give him the edge for the backup to Trevor Lawrence. If Jones officially wins the job, he still has very little value in redraft leagues, but in dynasty, he is at least worth rostering, especially in two-quarterback formats. Any value as a fantasy starter is behind him, but Jones isn't fantasy-irrelevant just yet.
Aug 17, 2024 10:58 PM EST
Unsurprisingly, the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't pick up the fifth-year option on new quarterback Mac Jones, who the team acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots this offseason. Jones was New England's first-round pick in 2021 but failed to make an impact as their starter under center. He went to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2021 but was merely a replacement player. Jones started all 42 games that he played for the Patriots, but the team went 4-13 in 2023 and Jones found himself on the bench for the final six games. The 25-year-old from Alabama regressed in each of his three seasons in Boston, but it didn't help that the Patriots were constantly bringing in new offensive coaches during his time there. Now in Jacksonville, Jones will operate as the clear backup to Trevor Lawrence in 2024.
May 3, 2024 2:28 PM EST
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly acquired quarterback Mac Jones from the New England Patriots. This move was expected as Jones was reportedly on the trade block heading into the offseason. The Pats are looking to go in a new direction with Jerod Mayo taking over as the head coach in New England. Jones struggled during his time in New England and was even benched for Bailey Zappe this past season. In exchange for Jones, the Pats will reportedly receive a sixth-round draft pick. The hope is that a change of scenery will help Jones get his career back on track. This move doesn't hold much fantasy value considering Trevor Lawrence will remain the starter in Jacksonville. However, the Jags are hopeful to turn Jones into a quality backup.
Mar 10, 2024 12:09 PM EST
According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Pats have fielded calls for quarterback Mac Jones. The 2021 No. 15 overall pick showed promise in his inaugural season, tossing for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns (13 interceptions) off 67.6% passing. However, his production has plummeted since then. As a result, he wasn't starting consistently throughout the 2023-24 campaign, so his stock to end the season couldn't have gotten much lower. In all fairness, Jones can't take all the blame for his troubles under center. Yet, even with a new coaching staff, the 25-year-old could benefit from a fresh start with a new team. With that in mind, Jones has a long road ahead before becoming relevant for fantasy managers. But he's someone to watch over the next few months, especially if he gets paired with a coach who can help him develop.
Mar 8, 2024 8:17 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was benched and replaced by Bailey Zappe during halftime of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Jones had completed 12 of 21 passes for 89 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions at the time of his departure. He now has a horrendous ratio of 10 touchdowns to 12 interceptions this season. He also fumbled on Sunday, but it was recovered by New England. Week 12 marks the fourth time this season that Jones has been benched for Zappe. It last happened in Week 10 when Bill Belichick made the switch ahead of a decisive fourth-quarter drive versus the Colts. In that scenario, Zappe threw a game-ending interception. Zappe doesn't represent a major drop-off from Jones, so Demario Douglas, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Hunter Henry should continue to warrant fantasy consideration.
Nov 26, 2023 2:42 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will start in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to sources. However, backup Bailey Zappe is likely to be in the mix as well. The Patriots have been non-committal on their starting quarterback ever since the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany, a game in which Zappe replaced Jones with two minutes left in the fourth quarterback with the game still on the line. Both Jones and Zappe took repetitions in practice this week, with Jones reportedly looking better. Jones will get the start this weekend, but we could see Zappe relieve him much earlier if Jones continues to struggle like he has all year. Jones is completing 65.4% of his passes for 2,031 yards, 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 10 games.
Nov 26, 2023 11:23 AM EST
Signs continue to point to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones starting on Sunday for the Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants, but as of Friday, the players still had not been told which quarterback would make the start this weekend. Jones and Bailey Zappe split QB repetitions at practice during the week after a bye in Week 11, and Jones reportedly looked better. The 25-year-old appears likely to make the start on Sunday, but he'll most likely be on an extremely short leash and could be pulled early in favor of Zappe if he picks up where he left off in Week 10 in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. At best, Jones is a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues and is in danger of losing the job at any moment if he continues to make poor decisions and make game-changing turnovers.
Nov 26, 2023 11:00 AM EST
New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe could split reps during Sunday's game against the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While Jones is expected to draw the start, Garafolo points out that both quarterbacks split reps in practice this past week and could continue to follow that trend on Sunday. The Patriots are losing patience with Jones, whom they benched at a decisive point in their Week 10 clash with the Colts. Zappe replaced him in that contest and threw a game-losing interception. The consensus belief out of New England is that while Jones has played poor football this season, he is the best quarterback on the roster. After all, Zappe remains the backup, Will Grier was released on Saturday, and versatile rookie Malik Cunningham has been taking reps at wide receiver. Fantasy managers should treat Jones as a fantasy QB3 this week. Meanwhile, even if Zappe earns some snaps, he's off the fantasy radar.
Nov 26, 2023 10:37 AM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is expected to start in Sunday's meeting with the Giants. A report surfaced on Saturday suggesting the team wouldn't decide until Sunday morning if Jones or Bailey Zappe would be under center in Week 12. While things can certainly change, it appears the 2021 No. 15 overall pick will stay the No. 1 option on the depth chart. Jones has struggled during the 2023-24 campaign, throwing for 2,031 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions while completing just 65.4% of his attempts. That said, despite the favorable matchup, fantasy managers should keep Jones benched in Week 12, even more so since he could be pulled and replaced by Zappe during the contest if he doesn't play well.
Nov 25, 2023 11:57 PM EST
According to ESPN's Jeff Howe, New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe split reps in practice during the week. However, the decision on who's starting for the Week 12 matchup with the Giants may not come until Sunday morning. While Jones is rumored to remain the starter, Zappe could be thrust right back into the mix if the former struggles at any point versus New York. Of course, both players haven't played well all season, so neither signal-caller is worth starting in any fantasy lineup.
Nov 25, 2023 3:51 PM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has struggled in his third NFL season, completing 65.4% of his passes for 2,031 yards, ten touchdowns, and ten interceptions. He was benched for Bailey Zappe for the team's last drive against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10, which led to speculation that Zappe could be named the starter after the team's Week 11 bye. However, Ben Belford-Peltzman of the Patriotsbeat.com reports that Jones is likely to start in Week 12 against the New York Giants. Zappe is expected to be on standby if Jones continues to struggle. Jones is not a viable fantasy quarterback in single-QB leagues. Zappe should be picked up in deep superflex and two-QB leagues in case he's named the starter down the stretch.
Nov 22, 2023 10:49 AM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones took the first-team repetitions in the portion of practice open to the media on Tuesday. Jones was followed by Bailey Zappe then rotated in, but Jones took most of the reps in the four minutes of practice that the media was allowed to watch. The Patriots benched the ineffective Jones with the game on the line at the end of the fourth quarter in favor of Zappe in the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany, leading many to believe they'd be moving on from Jones after their Week 11 bye. But the 25-year-old looks to have another shot at convincing Bill Belichick he's the starter this week in practice. Other than Zappe, Will Grier and rookie Malik Cunningham are New England's other options. No matter who is under center for the Pats in Week 12 against the New York Giants, the offense is likely to continue struggling.
Nov 21, 2023 3:27 PM EST
When asked if New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is still the team's starter, head coach Bill Belichick said, "We have a lot of things to work on this week as a team. We'll work through those. That is what we are going to do this week." The Patriots will evaluate their whole roster heading into a Week 11 bye after losing three straight games. The 25-year-old Jones is having a disaster of a season in his third year, completing 65.4% of his 324 pass attempts for 2,,031 yards, 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a career-low 80.2 QB rating. The Pats benched Jones in favor of Bailey Zappe in the final two minutes of Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. Jones's 10 picks are tied for second-most in the NFL, while his 6.3 yards per attempt is third-worst in the NFL. Zappe or Will Grier could get the nod in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Nov. 26.
Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM EST
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Monday that the team is looking "at everything across the board" when asked about a potential change at quarterback. Mac Jones was shown the bench for the Patriots' final drive of Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. Second-year reserve Bailey Zappe entered the game and subsequently threw an interception. New England now gets to take their bye, so it's unlikely that an answer will be given this week. The Patriots own a 2-8 record and also average the second-fewest points per game. Neither quarterback will be a viable fantasy option nor create better opportunities for their supporting cast.
Nov 13, 2023 9:16 AM EST
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (undisclosed), who was benched in favor of Bailey Zappe in the final two minutes of the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday, underwent X-rays after the game. However, he said he's just dealing with a bruise and will be fine. Jones had just 170 yards passing and a terrible interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter with a receiver open that cost the Patriots the game. New England has their bye in Week 11, but there's a good chance it will be Zappe, not Jones, starting under center for the Pats when they return in Week 12 to face the New York Giants. The 25-year-old Jones has regressed even more in 2023 in what is a make-or-break year for the former Alabama QB.
Nov 12, 2023 1:33 PM EST
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