Was A Mac Jones Interception The Fault Of Camera Wiring? ESPN Says No

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Mac Jones' return to game action didn't really go so well on Monday. Frankly, the game didn't go well for the Patriots either.

Jones went completed 3 of his 6 passes on Monday night for just 12 yards and an interception. He was booed by the New England fans, who gave a raucous response when Bailey Zappe replaced Jones in the first half.

For a moment this week, however, it seemed like Jones may have had an excuse for the interception he threw on Monday after a video posted to Twitter sparked controversy, conspiracy and even a response from the worldwide leader in sports.

CLNS Media's Mike Kadlick posted a video to the site showing the pass, which appeared like it may have touched wiring connected to ESPN's SkyCam while in flight. The slow-motion video gives the appearance that the trajectory of the ball was altered before it was intercepted by Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (who got a measure of revenge on Jones, who earlier in the game clipped Brisker below the belt on a slide).

Patriots fans, finding themselves in the middle of a quarterback controversy with neither option looking like Tom Brady, were less than pleased.

ESPN responded on Wednesday, however, stating that the ball didn't touch the wiring.

"This pass from Mac Jones did not hit ESPN’s SkyCam wiring. This video creates a false impression, but in reality the SkyCam wire was more than 15 feet above the ball and our SkyCam system followed all NFL protocols," ESPN's public relations team said.

The Patriots play the Jets in Week 8 at 1 p.m. It's unclear currently who will start at quarterback for team.

When asked on Wednesday if he's named a starter, head coach Bill Belichick simply said "we'll see how it goes today."