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Vrabel: Drake Maye Drew Me to Patriots as 9-2 Start Fuels MVP Talk

Maye’s second-year surge has reshaped the MVP race.

Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel have helped the Patriots get out to a 9-2 start this season.
Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off the ball to running back Treveyon Henderson (32) against the New York Jets in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) on the field against the New York Jets in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New England beat the Jets 27-14 on Thursday night to reach 9-2 and extend its winning streak to eight.
  • After the game, Mike Vrabel said he chose New England "because of Drake," citing familiarity and a desire to coach Maye.
  • Reports this offseason said the Jets made an aggressive push for Vrabel, including a reported offer of full roster control, before he took the Patriots job.
  • Maye went 25-of-34 for 281 yards and a touchdown against New York and is up to 71.9% completions, 2,836 yards, 20 TDs and a 113.2 rating this season.
  • DraftKings lists Maye as the MVP favorite, with praise from Robert Griffin III and Dan Orlovsky, even as Vrabel emphasized that his quarterback’s play is simply meeting high expectations and must keep improving.