Patriots miss field goal with time expiring, lose 10-7 to Giants

After two weeks of quarterback uncertainty, it was Mac Jones starting under center for the Patriots on Sunday as New England took the field against the New York Giants.

Following a dismal first half with two interceptions, however, Bailey Zappe came out as the Pats QB in the second half and threw a pick of his own.

Both quarterbacks had been getting reps in the days leading up to the game, and neither was able to get much momentum on Sunday.

Now getting an extended look at the state of the Patriots QB room.

Neither quarterback got a full complement of reps in the days leading up to this game. Neither quarterback good enough right now to keep the ball out of the hands of the opposition.

Bad situation getting worse.

— Phil Perry November 26, 2023 ’s newsletters.

With two minutes left in the game and needing a score, the Patriots went for it on 4th and 4, with Zappe completing a pass to keep their hopes alive.

Later in the drive, Pats kicker Chad Ryland had a chance to kick a 35-yard field goal with just six seconds remaining to tie the game 10-10, but Ryland missed it wide left, and the Patriots fell 10-7 to the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

With the loss, the Pats are now 2-9 on the season.

New England returns home to play the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday at Gillette Stadium.