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Drake Maye’s Surge Under Josh McDaniels Puts Patriots One Win From AFC East Title

Tom Brady says Maye is thriving in McDaniels’ familiar system due to his week-to-week diligence.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen talk on the field before the start of the Jan. 5 game at Gillette Stadium.
Drake Maye and Josh McDaniels are in their first season working together.
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Overview

  • New England is 11-2 on a 10-game winning streak with Maye leading the NFL in completion rate (71.5%) and passer rating (111.9), ranking second in yards (3,412) and fourth in touchdowns (23).
  • Maye credits McDaniels’ teaching and quarterback-friendly scheme for his leap, while McDaniels highlights Maye’s preparation, problem-solving and character.
  • McDaniels points to a training‑camp scramble drill — a near‑out‑of‑bounds 60‑yard strike to Demario Douglas — as the moment he knew Maye’s talent was special.
  • The Patriots can clinch their first AFC East crown since 2019 with a home win over the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 14.
  • Maye and Bills quarterback Josh Allen share CAA representation and a friendly rapport, with Allen praising Maye’s veteran poise as he enters the matchup as a defending MVP and record-setting rushing threat.