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Drake Maye Throws 5 TDs, Tops 4,000 Yards as Patriots Rout Jets

The second-year quarterback crossed 4,000 yards to reinforce his MVP bid.

Drake Maye helped the Patriots overcome an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to take down the Ravens in Week 16.
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 08: A general view of the statue of Tom Brady is seen during the unveiling ceremony prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Washington Commanders and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 08, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Maye finished 19-of-21 for 256 yards with five touchdown passes and 22 rushing yards before leaving early in the third quarter.
  • He tossed four first-half touchdowns as New England opened with five straight touchdown drives for a 35-3 halftime lead and 344 yards of offense.
  • With a 42-3 cushion, coach Mike Vrabel pulled Maye to protect his health, inserting Joshua Dobbs at quarterback.
  • A 30-yard strike to rookie Efton Chism III pushed Maye past 4,000 yards, making him the third Patriot to reach that mark after Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe.
  • The blowout put the 12-3 Patriots on track for 13-3 and kept their push for the AFC East title and a possible No. 1 seed alive, as the NFL separately fined LB Christian Elliss $11,593 for a facemask.