Mac Jones’s standing as the long-term answer at quarterback for the New England Patriots took a substantial hit in Week 4. Jones, a first-round pick in 2021, accounted for three turnovers before being benched in New England’s 38-3 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Through four weeks of play, the Alabama product has completed a career-worst 63.7% of his passes for five touchdowns and four interceptions. While New England’s roster is littered with deficiencies — namely at wideout and on the offensive line — Jones’s struggles have been a defining reason for the Patriots’ 1-3 start to the season.