Overview

• McDaniels called Maye “fantastic,” highlighting accurate on-field communication, honesty and strong coachability in their early working relationship.
• After a rocky opener, Maye went 19-of-23 for 230 yards with two passing scores and a rushing touchdown in Week 2, helping deliver the Patriots’ first win in Miami since 2019.
• New England leaned into more motion, moving pockets and wide-zone elements influenced by the staff’s West Coast background to create cleaner looks for the quarterback.
• McDaniels said improvements from Week 1 to Week 2 set the tone for steady gains, while noting these concepts have a limited shelf life and will be deployed based on opponent and situation.
• ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky labeled the Miami outing Maye’s best NFL game to date, and Bills quarterback Josh Allen publicly praised Maye’s poise and approach on the Pat McAfee Show.