In a year when Drake Maye needed to take a step in his growth as the Patriots quarterback, he’s done just that.
“There’s a lot of demand there from (offensive coordinator) Josh (McDaniels) and myself, and I think he’s responded to that as far as the leadership that he’s had to show this offense,” coach Mike Vrabel said after New England’s 31-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. “Kept talking about, he wants to earn it. I’ve told him that he’s earned it. And I think he doesn’t like something in practice, then he gets it fixed. And if he wants a better Friday practice, then he talks about it before we go out there on Friday. And I think those guys respond to him and the things that he says and the way that he operates.”
Maye went 21-of-23 for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 7 win. He also added 62 yards on the ground with eight carries, and didn’t turn the ball over. Maye also set a new franchise record for the highest single-game completion percentage — with a minimum of 20 passes — by completing 91.3% of his passes.
The Patriots are 5-2 after Sunday’s win and sit atop the AFC East standings. The Buffalo Bills are on a bye, so New England will sit alone in first place through the week.
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