Tom Brady v. Mac Jones - Week-by-Week Comparisons - Week #5
Monday, October 11, 2021
The Patriots earned a much-needed win on Sunday against the Texans behind the quarterbacking of rookie Mac Jones.
GoLocal is tracking week-by-week performances -- the comparison of Tom Brady in 2001 versus Jones this season.
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.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"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).
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
Game Three Stats: Jones v. Brady
On Sunday, September 26, Jones and the Patriots were dominated by the New Orleans Saints 28-13. Jones was 30-51 and 270 yards. He had 1 TD and 3 Interceptions. His QB rating was a dismal 49.4.
Brady's third game as a starter was on October 14, 2001. Brady and the Patriots won 29-26 in overtime against the San Diego Chargers. Brady threw 33 for 54 and 364 yards. Brady threw for 2 TDs and no interceptions. Brady's QB rating was 93.4.
STATS EDGE: Brady
OUTCOME EDGE: Brady
Game Four Stats: Jones v. Brady
Brady's fourth game of his career as a starter in 2001, was against the Colts on October 21 -- a 38-17 win for the Pats. Brady threw 16 for 20 and 202 yards. Brady had 3 TDs and no INTs. His QB rating was 148.3.
Jones in this high-pressure Sunday night game against the Bucs against Brady was up for the challenge but fell short. Jones was 31-40 for 275 yards. Jones threw 2 TDs and one INT. Jones finished with a QB rating of 101.6.
STATS EDGE: Brady
OUTCOME EDGE: Brady
Game Five Stats: Jones v. Brady
It was one of Brady's ugliest games. In his fifth game as a starter, Brady lost to the Denver Broncos on October 28, 2001 -- 31 to 20 at Mile High Stadium. Brady threw 4 INTs and 2 TDS. Brady's QB rating was 57.1.
In contrast, Jones in his fifth game against the Texans may have played his best game of the year rallying the Pats to victory back from a 13-point deficit in the second half. Jones was 23-30 and hit on his first nine pass attempts. Jones had 1 TD and 1 INT in the 25-22 win. His QB rating was 95.3 in the win.
STATS EDGE: Jones
OUTCOME EDGE: Jones
RECORD AS STARTERS:
Jones (2021): 2-3
Brady (2001): 3-2
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