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Jordy McElroy

Twitter reacts to Bailey Zappe cooking Steelers defense for three touchdowns in first half

Bailey Zappe is cooking in primetime.

The New England Patriots quarterback finished a shocking first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football with 196 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Things started off fast with Zappe linking up with running back Ezekiel Elliott for a touchdown on the first drive of the game, before coming back with consecutive touchdown passes to tight end Hunter Henry.

Zappe-Mania is running wild in Pittsburgh with the Patriots down to their bare bones at receiver. DeVante Parker, Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte were all ruled out for the game. But that hasn’t stopped Zappe from lighting up a struggling Steelers defense.

Here’s what fans were saying on Twitter about Zappe’s incredible first half:

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