Overview
- Maye said many of his 34 sacks through nine games have been his fault for holding the ball, not solely the offensive line’s.
- Film and metric reviews indicate only about 11 of those sacks were charged to offensive linemen, with a pressure-to-sack rate near 27.4%.
- New England is 7-2 with Maye leading the NFL in completion rate at roughly 74.1% and topping CPOE, reinforcing active MVP chatter.
- Coaches and teammates described focused drills and film work to reduce hits without curbing Maye’s off‑script playmaking.
- Analysts highlight Maye’s downfield efficiency, including 32 gains of 20+ yards and 19 completions of 20+ air yards, as central to the offense’s surge.