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New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye Making History Over Last 7 Games

Justin Rimpi

Remember when Patriots fans thought the glory days were over? Well, Drake Maye didn’t get that memo. The second-year quarterback is out here playing like he’s got something to prove – and honestly, he’s proving everything.

Maye Torches Cleveland’s “Elite” Defense

Let’s talk about what happened Sunday against Cleveland. The Browns came into Gillette Stadium talking tough with their top-ranked defense, allowing just 256.1 yards per game. They probably wished they had stayed home. Maye absolutely carved them up, going 18-of-24 for 282 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 32-13 beatdown that wasn’t even that close.

The kid threw three touchdown passes in the third quarter alone. He was the first Patriots quarterback to do that since some guy named Tom Brady back in 2018. Yeah, that Tom Brady. But here’s the thing that gets me: Maye took six sacks from Myles Garrett and company, looked like he was getting worked over in the first half, then came out after halftime and said, “nah, we’re not losing this game.” He completed all eight of his second-half passes for 114 yards and those three scores. That’s clutch gene stuff right there.

The Numbers Don’t Lie About Maye’s MVP Case

What Maye is doing is legitimately special. His 75.2% completion percentage is the second-highest through eight games in NFL history. Drew Brees holds the record, and that man was surgical with his accuracy. Maye has now joined Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks with seven straight games of 200+ passing yards and a 100+ passer rating. That’s not just good company – that’s Hall of Fame territory.

The deep ball accuracy? Forget about it. He is completing 75% of his throws of at least 20 air yards this season. ESPN has been tracking that stat since 2006, and nobody – and I mean nobody – has been that accurate on deep throws.

Gillette Stadium Is Rocking Again

You know what got me emotional watching that game? The MVP chants. Real, honest-to-goodness MVP chants raining down from the Gillette Stadium faithful. When Maye hit Kayshon Boutte for that 39-yard touchdown bomb to put the game away, the place absolutely erupted.

“The fans have been awesome all season,” Maye said after the game, probably still hearing those chants ringing in his ears. And you know what? They should be chanting. He has brought hope back to New England.

Maye’s Humble Approach Sets Him Apart

What I love about Maye is that he’s not getting caught up in the hype. His teammates were literally making fun of his slide technique after his 28-yard scramble, and he’s laughing about it in interviews. That’s the kind of quarterback you want leading your franchise.

“Good to handle adversity and come out of halftime,” Maye said, talking about bouncing back from a rough first half. “Scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter was big.” No chest-thumping, no social media theatrics – just a competitor who knows there’s work to be done.

The Patriots Have Their Guy

At +750 odds to win MVP, Maye might still be considered a long shot behind Mahomes and Josh Allen, but those numbers are dropping fast. The Patriots are 6-2 and sitting pretty atop the AFC East, riding a five-game win streak that has this team looking like contenders again.

Maye has completed 77.5% of his passes during this winning streak with 10 touchdowns and just 1 interception. Those aren’t just good numbers – they’re Brady-esque numbers. And in a city that worshipped Brady for two decades, that comparison isn’t thrown around lightly.

Justin has been a sportswriter for nearly a decade. He has previously written for 247 Sports an Sports Illustrated.

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