Drake Maye has already moved into rare Patriots company, and he did it by knocking off a record once tied to Tom Brady.
The New England quarterback became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 50 career touchdown passes, passing Brady in the process. It’s a notable line on a résumé that’s growing quickly, even with the 2026 season starting in uneven fashion.
Maye’s path to the milestone hasn’t exactly been smooth. Over the first four games, the third-year quarterback had thrown just four touchdowns while also turning the ball over seven times. Through New England’s first three games, he had only one touchdown against seven interceptions, and the Patriots sat at 1-2 entering Week 4.
But against Buffalo, Maye looked every bit like the player New England has invested in.
He went 22 of 37 for 269 yards and three touchdowns in the Patriots’ 29-26 comeback win over the previously unbeaten Bills. The biggest throw came with 1:50 left, when he found Efton Chism III on a 23-yard touchdown pass to put New England in front. He then added a successful two-point conversion pass to Rhamondre Stevenson.
The record comes on the heels of a huge 2025 season for Maye, when he threw for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns while earning Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors. He also finished second in MVP voting behind Matthew Stafford.
So even with the rocky start to 2026, Maye’s production has already stacked up with the best in Patriots history. And now his name sits above Brady’s on another franchise list.
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