Mac Jones
25-Year-Old
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
2120
TD
10
INT
12
YDS
96
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 15th overall draft pick in 2021, Jones played his way out of New England after failing to progress from his somewhat promising rookie season. His average target depth (6.9) and YPA (6.1) were both bottom 5 in the league last year, and his interception rate (3.5 percent) was the highest. By Week 13 he had lost the starting job and by season’s end he had been demoted to third string. The Patriots traded him to Jacksonville in March where he will back up Trevor Lawrence. If Jones sees the field, he will at least have a talented supporting cast, but the lack of arm strength, athleticism and mobility caps his value, even in two-QB leagues. Read Past Outlooks
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Fifth-year option not picked up
The Jaguars didn't pick up Jones' fifth-year contract option, AL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
While Jacksonville picked up the fifth-year options of starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence and top running back Travis Etienne, the team elected not to do so with Jones, who the Patriots took 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. The decision wasn't surprising, given that the value of the Alabama product's option was $25.6 million, the same figure that applied to Lawrence. With the Jaguars, Michael DiRocco of ESPN notes that Jones -- who was obtained from New England in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick -- is slated to compete with C.J. Beathard to be the team's top backup signal-caller in 2024, and potentially beyond. During his three-year stint with the Patriots, Jones drew 42 starts, but the 25-year-old's 2023 campaign wound up with him being benched after Week 12 in favor of Bailey Zappe.
While Jacksonville picked up the fifth-year options of starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence and top running back Travis Etienne, the team elected not to do so with Jones, who the Patriots took 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. The decision wasn't surprising, given that the value of the Alabama product's option was $25.6 million, the same figure that applied to Lawrence. With the Jaguars, Michael DiRocco of ESPN notes that Jones -- who was obtained from New England in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick -- is slated to compete with C.J. Beathard to be the team's top backup signal-caller in 2024, and potentially beyond. During his three-year stint with the Patriots, Jones drew 42 starts, but the 25-year-old's 2023 campaign wound up with him being benched after Week 12 in favor of Bailey Zappe.
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20.5%Avg Target Depth
6.9 YdsSack Rate
6.0%Avg Receiver YAC
5.8 YdsReceiver Drop %
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How do Mac Jones' measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.82 secShuttle Time
4.39 secCone Drill
7.04 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
116 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.63 inLatest Fantasy Rumors
Out of starting mix after trade
Jones was traded to Jacksonville on Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports, so he's expected to serve as the backup to Trevor Lawrence in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Jones went into each of his first three NFL seasons as his team's projected starter, but the 2021 first-round draft pick failed to do much with those opportunities in New England. He went 18-24 in 42 starts while posting a 46:36 TD:INT. It would take an injury to Lawrence for Jones to see the field in 2024, and Jones' days as a starting quarterback in the NFL may be over after his poor play with the Patriots.
Jones went into each of his first three NFL seasons as his team's projected starter, but the 2021 first-round draft pick failed to do much with those opportunities in New England. He went 18-24 in 42 starts while posting a 46:36 TD:INT. It would take an injury to Lawrence for Jones to see the field in 2024, and Jones' days as a starting quarterback in the NFL may be over after his poor play with the Patriots.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After a promising rookie campaign, Jones disappointed last season. He was even benched for Bailey Zappe at one point and also missed three games with a high-ankle sprain. Instead of progressing, Jones took a slight step back in just about every category. He finished with only 14 TD passes in 14 games, eight fewer scores than he had his rookie year. His YPA dropped by a half yard to 6.8 as his on-target percentage and completion percentage dipped as well. He went downfield at a good clip -- 13.6 percent of his attempts were 20-plus yards, sixth in the league -- but he completed only 37.9 percent and had five interceptions, fourth most. All of which makes this a big year for Jones before the Patriots decide next spring if they want to pick up his fifth-year option for 2025. The team signed WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to replace the departed Jakobi Meyers and presumably play a lot of slot snaps, while DeVante Parker and 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton return at wideout. At TE, the team added pass-catching tight end Mike Gesicki to run with Hunter Henry, after trading away Jonnu Smith. It's a subpar group of weapons, but the offensive line at least looks solid and Bill O’Brien’s return to New England as offensive coordinator might be the most important change after Matt Patricia and Joe Judge made a mess of things last season. If the system improves, Jones will benefit, just probably not enough to matter in fantasy.
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Bound for Jacksonville
The Jaguars will finalize a trade Sunday to acquire Jones from the Patriots in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Pats open to trade offers
New England is open to trading Jones and has engaged with discussions in teams around the league, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Logs 2,120 passing yards in 2023
Jones appeared in 11 games during the 2023 regular season, completing 224 of 345 pass attempts (64.9 percent) for 2,120 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while adding 96 rushing yards on 26 carries.
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Third QB on Sunday
Jones (coach's decision) was designated the Patriots' inactive third QB for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Backs up Zappe in Week 13
Jones was active but didn't see any snaps in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.
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