New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye leads the NFL with six touchdown passes and zero interceptions on throws of at least 20 yards since Week 4, according to ESPN Research.
The Patriots are 5–3 this season. Maye recorded zero touchdowns and three interceptions on such throws in his first three games.
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Maye threw a 43-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kyle Williams and a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver DeMario "Pop" Douglas in Sunday’s 24–19 win over the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots trailed 13–3 at halftime before those plays sparked the comeback.
Four of the past five opponents New England faced rank 21st or worse in defense per ESPN’s Football Power Index. The Dolphins rank 32nd.
Wide receiver Mack Hollins (calf) is eligible to return from injured reserve this week. He traveled with the team on the past two road trips. Wide receiver Romeo Doubs (shoulder) cannot return until late November. Wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) continues to receive treatment and is evaluated daily, per coach Mike Vrabel. Tight end Hunter Henry (foot) played eight snaps Sunday.
Maye ranks first in QBR under pressure (61.0) since Week 4. The league average in that span is 13.5.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love leads the NFL with 14 completions of at least 20 yards since Week 4. Maye has 11.
Vrabel credited Maye’s improved feel for depth, touch, and arm strength. Packers coach Matt LaFleur called Maye “a big-time arm” and noted his athleticism helps extend plays. Douglas described Maye’s growth as “crazy” and said it reflects “a champion in him.”
The Patriots host the Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium.
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