Maye Shines as NFL-Leading Patriots Stay Hot Amid Growing MVP Chants
Quarterback Drake Maye is emerging as a strong contender for the NFL MVP award following his outstanding play this season. The New England Patriots achieved a significant victory over the New York Jets, securing a 27-14 win and improving their record to a league-leading 9-2.
Patriots’ Impressive Winning Streak
This victory marked the eighth consecutive win for the Patriots, breaking a tie with the Denver Broncos for the longest active winning streak in the NFL. After struggling to a 4-13 record in the previous two seasons, the Patriots have made a remarkable turnaround. They have now joined an elite group, becoming only the fourth team in the last 25 years to win nine of their first 11 games after finishing with four or fewer wins in the prior season.
- Teams that achieved similar comebacks include:
- 2013 Kansas City Chiefs
- 2016 Dallas Cowboys
- 2019 San Francisco 49ers
Drake Maye’s Stellar Performance
In the recent game against the Jets, Maye completed his first 11 passes and finished with 25 completions on 34 attempts, totaling 281 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. His confidence is bolstered by the teamwork and preparation he has experienced this season.
Comments from the Patriots’ Coach
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel highlighted Maye’s development, stating, “His performance has been what we expect,” and acknowledged the culture change he is fostering in his first year as coach. Vrabel emphasized the team’s high expectations and the importance of focusing on execution and minimizing errors.
Maye’s Season Statistics
Drake Maye’s performance this season has been remarkable. Key statistics include:
- Pass completion rate: 71.8%
- Touchdowns: 20
- Interceptions: 5
These numbers reflect a significant improvement in ball security compared to his previous season, where he had 10 interceptions in just 13 games.
Rookie Contributions and MVP Chants
Maye remains humble, attributing his success to his teammates. Notably, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson made history by scoring three touchdowns in a single game, joining the ranks of Patriots legends like Rob Gronkowski and Sony Michel.
Maye’s impressive play has led Patriots fans to chant “MVP! MVP! MVP!” while his teammates have echoed similar sentiments. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell stated, “He’s playing at an elite level. There’s no game that we’re out of when we have him.”
