The New England Patriots opened their 2022 season by in Miami Gardens, Florida.Unfortunately, the game may not be the only notable lo s which the Patriots incurred on Sunday. The team announced that Ricky Seals-Jones Jersey quarterback Mac Jones apparently suffered a back injury during the Patriots Week 1 lo s. According to reporters on site at Hard Rock Stadium, the 24-year-old had been spotted heading into the X-ray room, shortly after the games conclusion. The second-year quarterback did not seem to be visibly hindered by any ailment while on the field. He also did not mi s any of his teams offensive snaps. Jones finished the game having completed 21 of 30 pa s attempts for Alize Mack Jersey 213 yards with one touchdown .Still, Jones absorbed a number of significant hits throughout the game. He was sacked twice, including a particularly hard tackle by safety Brandon Jones, who was aligned as a hybrid linebacker, in the scorned quarter. The Dolphins late rotation of defensive personnel caught Patriots left tackle Trent Brown off guard. As a result, Miamis Jones was easily able to get to New Englands Jones. The ball was popped loose during the hit, allowing it to be recovered by pa s-rusher Melvin Ingram for the touchdown. Nick Chubb Jersey Additionally, Jones was also on the receiving end of a tough shot from safety Jevon Holland in the fourth quarter, which drew a roughing the pa ser penalty. Scroll to ContinueWhether it be due to the change in offensive scheme, poor protection from his offensive line, or questionable decision-making, Jones and the Patriots have seen their share of struggles throughout the day, as was the case throughout training camp and the preseason. While the Pats starter has demonstrated notable improvement in his conditioning, arm strength and leadership throughout the offseason, he has periodically looked out-of-sync while navigating the Patriots offense. Jones most glaring difficulties have been related to timing and comfort within the pocket. Knowing Jones recent Carsen Edwards Jersey problems within the pocket, Miami entered the game almost certain to dial-up some strategically placed blitzes from the second and third level of the defense in hopes of confusing him. Handling pre sure from defensive backs is an i sue with which Jones had difficulty in his rookie season in 2021, as well. To no surprise, those struggles continued against Miami in Week 1.While an official status update on Jones injury has yet to be provided, he was not made available to speak with reporters following Sundays lo s. However, that Jones X-rays Wendell Moore Jersey were negative and that he will be evaluated further when the team returns to Foxboro.In addition to Jones, New England also employs veteran Brian Hoyer, as well as rookie Bailey Zappe on their current quarterbacks depth chart.
