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Patriots’ Drake Maye Credits Aaron Rodgers Ahead of Week 3 Meeting With Steelers

The young starter says he adopted Rodgers’ grip as a kid to shape his mechanics.

Jimmy Kimmel at the Disney Advertising Upfront on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at North Javits in New York City.
Drake Maye is set to battle against Aaron Rodgers in Week 3.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs into the endzone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 14: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots attempts a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Overview

  • New England hosts Pittsburgh at Gillette Stadium in Week 3, matching Maye against Rodgers.
  • Maye says he has used Rodgers’ football grip since eighth grade and studies his spin, play fakes, cadence, and knack for drawing offsides.
  • He briefly greeted Rodgers after last season’s Patriots–Jets game, then exited the Foxborough rematch with a concussion.
  • Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June after his Jets release and has 447 passing yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions through two games.
  • Maye enters the matchup coming off his best pro performance in a Week 2 win over the Dolphins.