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Drake Maye Leads Patriots’ 11-Point Fourth-Quarter Rally Past Ravens to Clinch Playoff Berth

The second-year quarterback delivered a 380-yard showcase that quieted doubts about late-game poise.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) passes against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs the ball against Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman (12) and linebacker Trenton Simpson (32) during the second half of the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New England erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Baltimore 28-24, securing the franchise’s first postseason berth since 2021.
  • Maye finished 31 of 44 for a career-high 380 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and coach Mike Vrabel praised his toughness after a 12-for-14, 139-yard fourth quarter.
  • The decisive surge featured a 37-yard touchdown to rookie Kyle Williams, a fourth-and-2 21-yard completion to Stefon Diggs, and a 21-yard touchdown run by Rhamondre Stevenson.
  • A deep pass to Kayshon Boutte went uncalled for pass interference late, a ruling NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay said should have drawn a flag.
  • Derrick Henry rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns but lost a fumble, as the Patriots weathered multiple injuries including a head injury to TreVeyon Henderson.