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Drake Maye’s Year‑Two Surge Puts Patriots at 8‑2 and Into MVP Conversation

Sharply improved efficiency is reshaping expectations in New England.

Overview

  • Through ten weeks, Maye has 2,555 passing yards with 19 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 71.7% completion rate as New England sits 8-2.
  • He completed 21 of 23 passes (91.3%) against the Titans earlier this year, breaking Tom Brady’s franchise single-game completion record.
  • Current coverage characterizes Maye as a top-tier quarterback and a midseason MVP candidate based on his production and team results.
  • Pre-draft critiques of his accuracy and processing from Merril Hoge and Matt Miller are being revisited as his second-season performance shows marked improvement.
  • Looking ahead, a new mock draft from The Athletic projects Washington wideout Denzel Boston to New England in 2026, a speculative move framed as adding a prime target for Maye as the roster builds around him.