Jones completed three of his six passes for 13 yards and an interception in Monday's 33-14 loss to the Bears. He added three rushes for 24 yards.

EDGE Analysis

Jones returned from a three-game absence caused by a high-ankle sprain and got off to a lackluster start. He was ultimately benched after throwing an interception deep in Bears' territory early in the second quarter. Bailey Zappe entered in his place and immediately led the Patriots' offense to two scoring drives, though he cooled down quite a bit across the final two quarters of the game. Jones managed to hold onto his starting role while rehabbing his high ankle sprain, but there may now be a true quarterback controversy in New England. At a minimum, it's unclear whether Jones or Zappe will get the call as the starter in a pivotal Week 8 matchup against the Jets.

Coach Bill Belichick confirmed that Jones (ankle) is slated to start Monday night's game against the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones thus is back as the Patriots' starting quarterback following a three-game absence due to a high left-ankle sprain, though Evan Lazar of the team's official site relays that there's been some speculation backup Bailey Zappe could also potentially take some snaps in the contest. In any case, those who waited things out on Jones all the way up to Monday's kickoff are slated get some level of Week 7 fantasy production from the 2021 first-rounder.

Jones (ankle) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, Jones, who has missed the Patriots' last three games due to a high-ankle sprain, is back in uniform and expected to start Monday's contest, with Bailey Zappe on hand in the event that he suffers any in-game setbacks in his return to action. In that context, Jones profiles as a fantasy lineup option for those who waited things out regarding his Week 7 status, though it remains to be seen how pass-heavy the team will be inclined to go in the contest, with RBs Damien Harris (who didn't play Week 6) and Rhamondre Stevenson both available versus Chicago.

With Garrett Gilbert not elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against the Bears, Jones (ankle) and Bailey Zappe are in line to be on the Patriots' Week 7 game-day roster, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this stage, the report notes that the Patriots haven't announced a starting QB for the contest, but Jones is expected to play. That said, Reiss suggests that "the possibility Zappe gets snaps can't be dismissed" either. In any case, official confirmation of Jones' availability will be confirmed once New England's inactives are announced ahead of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

Jones (ankle) is expected to start Monday night's game against the Bears, barring a setback, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has missed the Patriots' last three games due to a high-ankle sprain, but it looks like he's in line to suit up Monday, in the absence of any pre-game setbacks. Official confirmation of his Week 7 status won't arrive until the team's inactives are posted ahead of Monday's 8:15 ET kickoff, so ideally those considering Jones in fantasy lineups would have Bailey Zappe or Chicago's Justin Fields available as potential replacements.

Both Mike Reiss of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network indicate that the signs point toward Jones (ankle/questionable) returning to action Monday night against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Per Rapoport, Jones took the bulk of first-team QB reps in Saturday's practice, which indicates that the 2021 first-rounder is trending toward rejoining the lineup following a three-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain. Given the Patriots' 8:15 ET kickoff Monday, there's an element of risk in relying on Jones in Week 7 fantasy lineups, a context that leaves just backup Bailey Zappe and Chicago's Justin Fields as potential replacements.

Jones (ankle), who is listed a questionable for Monday night's game against the Bears, took the bulk of the first-team reps in Saturday's practice, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones has missed the Patriots' last three games with a high left ankle sprain. This report would seem to indicate he will start Monday's game, but his status is still uncertain. New England's starting quarterback may not be known until kickoff with Bailey Zappe set to start if Jones is out again.

Jones (ankle) is listed a questionable for Monday night's game against the Bears after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

EDGE Analysis

Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, Jones -- who has missed the Patriots' last three games with a high left ankle sprain -- has been progressing toward a possible return to action Monday night, with previous reports having suggested that Jones expects to be available. Ideally, further context with regard to his Week 7 status will surface ahead of the first wave of games Sunday, considering New England's 8:15 ET kickoff Monday. If Jones ends up not being cleared to play, Bailey Zappe would be in line to face Chicago.

Jones (ankle) remained limited at practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Following back-to-back limited practices, Jones appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Monday night's game against the Bears, though it seems likely the QB will approach the contest with an official questionable designation. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, when asked if he'd be back this week after missing three games, Jones replied, "I think I'm doing well. Just trying to get better and get my treatment. Day by day." In the event that Jones doesn't return Monday, fellow signal-caller Bailey Zappe would be in line to face Chicago.

Jones (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Per Chad Graff of The Athletic, Jones appeared to be moving around well at the start of Thursday's practice. At this stage, Jones seems to be trending toward a return to action Monday night against the Bear,s barring any setbacks, but it's still plausible that he'll approach the contest officially listed as questionable.