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Josh Allen Praises Drake Maye as Early-Career Comparisons Build Into Bills–Patriots Primetime

Maye describes a friendship with Allen, saying he studies the MVP before their Week 5 meeting in Buffalo.

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Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye sets up for a pass during the fourth quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Allen called himself "such a big fan" of Maye and lauded the Patriots quarterback's play ahead of Sunday night.
  • Maye said they connected through a shared agency and that he learns from Allen's tape on looking off defenders, pump fakes, extending plays and scramble drills.
  • A Boston Herald analysis shows Maye outpacing Allen at a similar career point in completion rate and passer rating, with stronger early EPA, QBR and DVOA this season.
  • Analysts note Allen remains the benchmark as the reigning MVP who surged in Year 3, and Maye still trails in early wins compared with Allen's start.
  • Through four games this season, Maye has completed 74% of his passes for 988 yards with seven touchdowns, two interceptions and two rushing scores ahead of the primetime game at Highmark Stadium.