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Drake Maye Becomes MVP Favorite as Patriots Reach 11-2, Earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week

League recognition now matches his standing as the analytics-backed MVP favorite.

Overview

  • The second-year quarterback went 24-for-31 for 282 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-15 Monday night win over the Giants, capping New England’s 10th straight victory heading into a bye.
  • Sportsbooks moved Maye past Matthew Stafford for MVP favoritism after Week 13, with DraftKings listing him at -135 versus Stafford at +125.
  • The NFL named Maye the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, making him the first Patriots quarterback to receive the honor since Tom Brady.
  • Through 13 games, he leads the league in passing yards and passer rating with a 71.5% completion rate, while Next Gen Stats and RBSDM rank him at or near the top in CPOE and composite efficiency.
  • His profile continues to rise with fans as a leading Pro Bowl vote-getter, even as voices like Skip Bayless question how he and New England will fare in the postseason.