Mac Jones could have suffered extreme ankle damage in Patriots’ loss: studies

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is believed to have suffered a excessive left ankle sprain throughout a loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, in response to a number of studies.

Jones will reportedly bear an MRI on Monday to verify the analysis. The severity of the damage will decide how a lot time, if any, is required for Jones to remain sidelined.

Jones was hit onerous towards the tip of the sport, and he got here up hopping when he went to the sideline after Ravens defensive finish Calais Campbell landed on him after a throw. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots is helped off the sphere in the course of the fourth quarter towards the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
(Adam Glanzman/Getty Pictures)

Dr. Matt Provencher, NFL on FOX’s damage analyst, says the excessive ankle sprain might have Jones out two to 4 weeks.

Jones suffered an ankle sprain to the identical foot previous to the Senior Bowl when he got here out of the College of Alabama. He has but to be on the damage report for the Patriots.

LAMAR JACKSON TOTALS 5 TOUCHDOWNS IN WIN OVER TURNOVER-HAPPY PATRIOTS

It wasn’t one of the best of video games for Jones previous to the damage happening. He threw three interceptions and no touchdowns, although the sport was shut. He went 22-for-32 for 321 yards.

Quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots is helped off the sphere in the course of the fourth quarter towards the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
(AP Picture/Michael Dwyer)

Jones did, nevertheless, rating along with his ft as he picked up a speeding landing. Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris, the Patriots’ high two working backs, every had a rating, too.

If Jones goes to overlook time, veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is his backup.

PATRIOTS’ BILL BELICHICK PRAISES MAC JONES AS TRAINING CAMP STARTS: ‘HE’S MADE TREMENDOUS STRIDES’

The 36-year-old has been with the Pats for the previous two seasons, getting a begin in only one recreation. In that recreation towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 2020, he went 15-for-24 for 130 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.

Total for his profession, Hoyer is 16-23 when he begins.

Quarterback Mac Jones of the New England Patriots reacts after being sacked in the course of the fourth quarter towards the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
(Adam Glanzman/Getty Pictures)

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Bailey Zappe, a fourth-round draft select of Western Kentucky this 12 months, may very well be elevated as Hoyer’s backup within the case of Jones being sidelined.