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Drake Maye Extends Elite Streak as Patriots Win Third Straight to Reach 4-2

Maye’s five-game, 100-plus rating run at age 23 has powered New England’s midseason turnaround.

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Drake Maye has recorded 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions so far this season.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte and running back Rhamondre Stevenson in action against the Saints.

Overview

  • New England beat the Saints 25-19 on the road in Week 6 behind Maye’s 18-of-26 passing for 261 yards, three touchdowns and no turnovers.
  • The victory gave the Patriots their first three-game win streak since 2022 and matched last season’s win total through just six games.
  • The NFL noted Maye joined Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Dan Marino as the only QBs age 23 or younger with 200+ yards and a 100+ passer rating in five straight games; he’s at 1,522 yards with 10 TDs and two INTs this season.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel credited Maye’s development, citing improved off-platform play and trust in receivers, as deep shots fueled production including an eight-pass streak on throws 20-plus yards downfield.
  • Lingering issues include 11 penalties and a sluggish run game (73 yards on 31 carries), with questionable calls wiping out long gains, as New England turns to Tennessee next with Maye downplaying MVP talk and the 1-5 Titans having fired coach Brian Callahan.