Overview
- The second-year quarterback went 19-of-21 for 256 yards and five touchdowns in a 42-10 win over the Jets, becoming the first player with 90% completions, 250-plus yards and five TD passes in a game, per NFL Research.
- The victory clinched the AFC East and completed a perfect 8-0 regular-season road record for New England, with playoff seeding still to be finalized in Week 18.
- Coach Mike Vrabel marked the unbeaten road slate by giving Maye a handcrafted game ball featuring the team’s road wins.
- Through 16 games Maye has 4,203 passing yards and leads the NFL in completion percentage, yards per attempt and passer rating.
- Following Matthew Stafford’s three-interception loss on Monday night, sportsbooks and analysts elevated Maye to MVP favorite status, though some still make cases for Christian McCaffrey.