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Drake Maye's Surge Lifts Patriots to 4-2, First Three-Game Streak Since 2022

Drake Maye's efficient, low-turnover surge has powered New England's three-game climb, with rushing woes and penalties still tempering the outlook.

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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 edged the Saints 25-19 on the road as Maye went 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, distributing to seven receivers.
  • The NFL noted Maye joined Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott and Dan Marino as the only quarterbacks age 23 or younger with 200-plus yards and a 100-plus passer rating in five straight games.
  • Maye's deep passing has spiked, including a streak of eight consecutive completions on throws 20 or more yards downfield across recent weeks.
  • Through six games he has 1,522 passing yards, 10 TDs and two interceptions, ranking among league leaders in passer rating and completion percentage per ESPN statistics.
  • Persistent issues remain as the Patriots rushed for 73 yards on 31 carries and were flagged 11 times for 65 yards, and next visit the 1-5 Titans, who fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, with Maye publicly deflecting MVP talk to focus on wins.