The Patriots not only lost Sunday’s game against the Ravens, they also might have lost their quarterback.
Late in the fourth quarter of New England’s 37-26 defeat to Baltimore, Mac Jones was hit while throwing an interception. His left leg appeared to twist as he went to the turf.
Jones hobbled off the field in obvious pain. He was being supported while he made his way to the locker room.
Here’s the Mac Jones injury… Didn’t look good 😔 pic.twitter.com/pJZrF845Ax
— 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 @𝗙𝗧𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱𝟳 (@FTBeard7) September 25, 2022
The Patriots did not go on offense again after the injury.
Jones threw three interceptions in the game while completing 22 of 32 passes for 321 yards with no touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 31 yards and a score.
The second-year pro came into the contest completing 64.6 percent of his passes for 465 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.
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Here’s the latest on Jones’ injury:
Mac Jones injury update
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the injury was a high-ankle sprain, and that he will undergo further tests to see the severity on Monday. He reported the Patriots could be without Jones next Sunday against the Packers, which would mean Brian Hoyer would start.
Patriots are scheduled to play at Green Bay next Sunday – and very well could be without Mac Jones. Brian Hoyer is the Patriots’ No. 2 QB. https://t.co/4RMtZQt5WC
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 26, 2022
Jones hopped off the field after the field. He was putting no weight on his left leg.
Mac Jones came off the field unable to put weight on his left leg after the previous play. pic.twitter.com/ai4K0VoBWE
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 25, 2022
Boston Sports Journal’s Greg A. Bedard tweeted that Jones was “screaming in pain” as he was carried down the stairs to the locker room.
From photo Adam Richins https://t.co/CzQWi3Ub9G pic.twitter.com/m6VylshRs1
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) September 25, 2022
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, X-rays on Jones’ ankle were negative, but the team would continue to evaluate it.
#Patriots QB Mac Jones has X-Rays on his ankle following the game and they were negative, source said. His ankle will continue to be evaluated.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 25, 2022
Patriots coach Bill Belichick said during his post-game press conference that he he did not have an update on Jones’ status. Jones was not available to media as he was receiving treatment after the game, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported.
How long is Mac Jones out?
The Patriots won’t know how much time Jones will miss until he undergoes further tests, but he would be unlikely to play against the Packers if it is indeed a high-ankle sprain.
Rapoport reported Jones could need to miss extended and head to the injured reserve. That would mean he would be out at least four weeks.
#Patriots QB Mac Jones is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain, pending MRI, per me and @TomPelissero. That means he’ll miss time and potentially head to IR, if the MRI confirms pic.twitter.com/tku5BnLmJV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 26, 2022
If Jones were to miss time, Hoyer would likely become the team’s starter. Rookie Bailey Zappe, is the only other quarterback on the active roster.
Hoyer has spent seven seasons as the backup in New England at different points of his career. He has started 39 games as a pro and appeared in 75. Hoyer has completed 59.3 percent of his passes for 10,631 yards, 53 touchdowns and 35 interceptions.
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