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Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham were the only QBs to throw passes during a drill with WRs and TEs during the media-access portion of Patriots practice.

Mac Jones stood behind them.

The carousel continues in New England. No reason to consider any of these three quarterbacks in anything but the deepest Superflex leagues. If you're truly desperate, Cunningham could offer some end-of-season upside with his legs. He ran for 34 yards and a touchdown in the opening Preseason contest.

It’s time to turn to Bailey Zappe. Full stop. Give him every starter rep in practice. Build a simple offense around what he can do.

It probably won’t win a lot of games. The body of evidence we have suggests Zappe won’t be a successful NFL quarterback. But you can’t keep turning to Mac Jones. He’s broken.

Related players: Will Grier, Malik Cunningham

This is just one opinion and has nothing to do with the Patriots ultimate decision heading into Week 13. But it makes some sense. The story said with Jones on the field, it feels like the entire team is just waiting for him to make a crippling mistake. The story added the team seems to have no interest in Cunningham playing quarterback (considering the coaches have kept him from his natural WR position as much as possible). The team doesn't seem likely to turn to a QB that's still on the waiver wire, so the Pats appear ready to close out the season with one or more of the four options on their roster.

Bill Belichick not budging when asked about his starting QB, repeating what he said earlier in the week: Told everybody to be ready to go.

Related Players: Mac Jones, Bailey Zapper, Malik Cunningham

One of the least compelling quarterback controversies in recent memory, not of these QB options make sense in your fantasy lineup.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (elbow) is expected to start today vs. 49ers. Ken Walker (oblique) not expected to play.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

In a difficult matchup, Smith is only in consideration in Superflex leagues, while Charbonnet should fill in as an RB2.

Ja'Marr Chase trots to practice while Tee Higgins is not dressed.

Related Players: Trenton Irwin, Tyler Boyd

Higgins is trending towards missing yet another game, and now the Bengals offense is looking pretty dire. Boyd gets a bump but not a huge one, as Jake Browning continues to guide the ship.

Mac Jones was asked if he’s starting: “Hope so. That’s the plan, I think.”

Related Players: Bailey Zappe, Malik Cunningham

You can feel the confidence exude out of the Patriots QB. No matter who gets the start, leave them on the waiver wire.

Geno Smith said he’s feeling “a little bit better” two days after suffering a triceps contusion, but he’s still in discomfort.

“I’ve had better days, but getting there.”

Related players: Drew Lock

Smith deferred to Pete Carroll on whether he’ll play Thursday and whether he’ll be rested until tomorrow. But, it sounds like Wednesday could be a big day as far as a better indication goes if Smith will be ready. Carroll originally had said the team felt good about Smith chances for Thursday night, but owners may have to wait until right before game time.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will be making the call on the team’s starting quarterback for this week’s game against the Giants and he wasn’t in a sharing mood when it came to his thoughts on the matter on Tuesday.

“I’ve told all the players the same thing: Be ready to go. Hopefully they will be,” Belichick said.

Related players: Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, Will Grier, Malik Cunningham

As the story said, Jones has started every game this year, but he was pulled in favor of Zappe for the final drive of the team’s Week 10 loss to the Colts. Grier is also on the 53-man roster and Cunningham is on the practice squad, but Belichick didn’t bite when asked at his press conference if he’s made a decision about who will be under center on Sunday. From a fantasy standpoint, this isn't a decision that should impact most leagues outside of the very deepest.

HC Pete Carroll later added on Geno Smith: "We really think he’s got a great chance to make it back."

Related players: Drew Lock

According to another Boyle post, Carroll said it will take a couple of days for Geno Smith's elbow to quiet down, but said, "There’s no structural issue there, but he’s got a sore elbow." Smith was listed as a non-participant for Monday's practice, but according to his coach could very well be on the field Thursday night against the 49ers. Of course, Smith did return to the game after Lock took over.

The Patriots will come off their bye this week to take on the Giants on the road. At this point, there’s not much clarity as to who will be the starting quarterback.

Related players: Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe, Will Grier

We may have to wait another day or two to find out who will get the start, but despite a matchup against the Giants, the starter will likely not be a great fantasy option anyway.