FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots dressed three quarterbacks for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, with Bailey Zappe expected to start in place of the benched Mac Jones and rookie Malik Cunningham promoted from the practice squad.
Jones has been pulled from four games this season — including the past two, when Zappe relieved him. In mop-up duty this season, Zappe has completed 48.7% of his passes for 158 yards, with two interceptions and zero touchdowns.
Receivers Demario Douglas (concussion) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder/illness) were inactive for the game. New England also listed as inactive: cornerback Alex Austin, running back, JaMycal Hasty, offensive lineman Vederian Lowe and defensive end Deatrich Wise.
The Chargers will have receiver Keenan Allen, who was limited in practice this week with a quadriceps injury, in uniform.
Los Angeles listed as inactive running back Isaiah Spiller, cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor, offensive lineman Zack Bailey, tight end Nick Vannett, receiver Simi Fehoko and defensive lineman Scott Matlock.
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