"Drake Maye isn't just playing like a young QB in the midst of the sought-after "second-year leap". The 23-year-old Patriots star is looking like a legitimate top-five QB in the game today. Fresh off of Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, Maye ranks fifth in the NFL in passing yards (1,522) while throwing for 10 touchdowns and just two interceptions. His 73.2 completion percentage also ranks second in the NFL behind Detroit's Jared Goff, with Maye's ascension playing a key part in New England's 4-2 start to the year."
"According to NFL+, Maye has joined Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, and Dan Marino as the only QBs aged 23 or younger who have recorded over 200 pass yards and a 100+ passer rating in five consecutive games. The Patriots' own communications account noted on X that Maye joined Tom Brady as the only players in team history to post three or more games with over 200 passing yards, two or more passing TDs & a passer rating of 135 or above in a single season."
"But during his latest appearance on "WEEI Afternoons" on Monday, Maye brushed aside talk of his viability as an MVP candidate. "Oh shoot. No, I've got a lot of work to do. I think that's a long way away. Getting some more wins is what I'm focused on," Maye said on WEEI. "I think that stuff all comes to life when you start making plays and winning games.""
Drake Maye has delivered a breakout start to the 2025 season, ranking fifth in passing yards (1,522) with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. His 73.2 completion percentage sits second in the NFL, contributing to New England's 4-2 start after a 25-19 win over the Saints. Advanced comparisons place Maye among historic young quarterbacks who produced consecutive high-yardage, high-rating games. Team records show Maye matching Tom Brady with multiple high-efficiency, multi-touchdown 200-yard outings in a single season. Maye downplayed MVP conversation, stating a focus on continued improvement and securing more wins for the team.
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