Overview
- New England edged Atlanta 24-23 to move to 7-2, extend its winning run to six games, and hold first place in the AFC East.
- Maye went 19-of-29 for 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons, throwing one interception and losing a fumble.
- Postgame, Maye said he must "play better for this team down the road" and described balancing accountability with appreciating wins.
- Through the midseason mark he has 2,285 passing yards with 17 touchdowns and four interceptions, plus 270 rushing yards and two scores.
- His eight-game 200-yards/100-rating streak drew comparisons noted by ProFootballTalk to seasons when Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Aaron Rodgers won MVP, and he enters Week 10 with DraftKings listing him among the top favorites at +425 and ESPN BET making the Patriots 2.5-point underdogs at Tampa Bay on Nov. 9.