Patriots QB Drake Maye snagged AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors, a wild turnaround after a shaky start to the season. This marks the second time Maye has grabbed the award, but let’s be real, his performance last Sunday against the Bills was a massive sigh of relief for New England fans who’d seen some serious red flags waving.
Maye Delivers The Goods Against Buffalo
Maye absolutely came through in their 29-26 victory over the Bills. He ripped off 22 completions on 37 attempts, piling up 269 yards and slinging three touchdowns. And talk about clutch: wide receiver Efton Chism hauled in a ridiculous one-handed catch for the winning points. Not only was Maye airing it out, he was also moving his legs, rushing eight times for a solid 54 yards. That kind of dual-threat play is exactly what they needed to get that W and turn some heads across the AFC.
The Turnover Trouble Still Lingers
Now, before we pop all the champagne, let’s talk about those red flags. Maye had a pair of turnovers in that Bills game alone. That’s on top of a whopping seven turnovers he coughed up in the first three games of the season. So yeah, we’re talking nine turnovers in four games, even with an AFC Player of the Week title. The dude has work to do, no doubt. The Patriots are desperate for him to get back to his 2025 level of play, and while this win over Buffalo was a huge step in the right direction, those fumbles and picks are still a real concern.
The good news is that this overall effort gives New England a reason to believe he can actually do it. It was the best development of the week for them, showing flashes of what he can be. Will he clean up the turnovers and consistently deliver that winning performance? That’s the big question, and the answer will shape the Patriots’ season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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