Tom Brady v. Mac Jones - Week-by-Week Comparisons From Beginning

Tom Brady v. Mac Jones - Week-by-Week Comparisons From Beginning

Tom Brady’s first start was September 30, 2001. He had played in two prior games — one in 2000 where he did some mop-up work and, of course, the infamous Mo Lewis Jets game that injured New England's Drew Bledsoe and set the stage for NFL history.

GoLocal is tracking the week-by-week performance comparison of Brady in 2001 versus Jones this season.

"Yes. I really don't think that I am going to be standing here week after week talking about all of the problems that Tom Brady had. I have confidence in him, I think the team has confidence in him and I think that he will prepare himself well and he will go out there and perform at a good level," said Bill Belichick, September 24, 2001 (the day after Drew Bledsoe was injured vs. New York Jets).

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Game One Stats — Brady v. Jones

Brady's first start was against the Indianapolis Colts in 2001, and it was a 44-13 win for the Patriots. Brady threw 13-23 for 168 yards. He had no touchdowns and no interceptions. His QB rating was 79.6.

Mac Jones lost 17-16 to the Miami Dolphins in his first start and was 29-29 for 281 yards. He had one touchdown and no interceptions. He finished with a QB rating of 102.6.

STATS EDGE Jones

OUTCOME EDGE Brady

 

Game Two Stats - Jones v. Brady

In Jones' second career start, the Patriots won 25-6. He threw 22 of 30 for 186 yards and recorded a QB rating of 89. No TDs and no INTs.

Brady's second start in 2001 was a 30-10 loss to the Dolphins and he went 13-23 for 168 yards. No TDs and no INTs, with a QB rating of 58.7.

STATS EDGE: Jones

OUTCOME EDGE: Jones