Mac Jones Week 1 Outlook - Jaguars at Colts

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Sun, Sep 10th 2023, 12:05pm EDT

The aforementioned Patriots starting quarterback was "somehow" able to fend off the Bailey Zappe hive mind to maintain QB1 duties in New England. While Jones' second year in the NFL was a massive disappointment, the coaching and personnel changes will go a long way for the New England Patriots to be at least a "functioning" offense in 2023. But Week 1 will present an extremely tough challenge for Jones and company, versus arguably the league's best defense. The matchup in the trenches is particularly worrisome, as the Patriots OL - having just placed tackle Riley Reiff on IR - has glaring issues, specifically at the tackle positions. Not ideal against a defense that led all teams in sacks and added the best player in the draft with Jalen Carter this offseason.