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Drake Maye’s Surge Lifts Patriots to 9-2 and Pushes Him to the Front of the MVP Race

Betting markets and prominent voices are elevating his case even as skeptics cite coaching advantages and a soft schedule.

Drake Maye readies to throw a football to Stefon Diggs with multiple Jets defenders circling down the field.
Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel have helped the Patriots get out to a 9-2 start this season.
Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off the ball to running back Treveyon Henderson (32) against the New York Jets in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New England beat the Jets 27-14 on Thursday night for its eighth consecutive win, moving to 9-2 and first in the AFC East.
  • Through 11 games, Maye has 2,836 passing yards (NFL leader), 20 touchdowns and five interceptions, including a 25-of-34, 281-yard, one-TD outing vs. New York.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said he chose the Patriots because of Maye and called him central to the program, while Maye credited Vrabel for his development and culture change.
  • Maye is the MVP betting favorite at major sportsbooks, drawing praise from Colin Cowherd, Dan Orlovsky and Robert Griffin III, plus a cross-sport nod from WWE star Seth Rollins.
  • ESPN’s Bart Scott questioned the MVP talk by pointing to New England’s historically weak schedule (opponents’ combined winning percentage around .356) and strong scheme support.