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Drake Maye’s Two-Game Surge Recasts Patriots Quarterback Debate

Recent play-calling and crisper decision-making have driven a clear uptick that could determine whether New England is a genuine AFC contender next.

Julian Edelman explained why Maye's early struggles might be a good thing for him.
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Overview

  • Maye has reversed an error-prone start with back-to-back wins that include a 374-yard, four-touchdown outing against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
  • Through five games he has completed 99 of 151 passes for 1,228 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions while adding 161 rushing yards and a rushing score.
  • The split in production is sharp: Maye threw one touchdown and six interceptions over the first three games and then produced 643 passing yards, seven TDs and one INT in his most recent two games.
  • NFL.com moved Maye into its top-10 quarterback rankings at No. 8 and pundits have credited offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ game plans and public defenders such as Robert Griffin III for amplifying the momentum.
  • The main question now is sustainability, with New England’s 3-2 record and Week 6 game against the Jets set to test whether Maye’s recent improvement is a lasting step forward.