Drake Maye isn’t just turning heads - he’s flipping the script in Foxborough.
After two straight 4-13 seasons that had Patriots fans wondering when the next franchise quarterback would finally arrive, Maye has done more than answer the call. He’s delivering on a level that has New England not only back in the playoff picture but sitting atop the NFL with an 11-2 record heading into their Week 14 bye. And now, with a major national voice calling him an “all-timer,” the buzz around the second-year quarterback is reaching a whole new level.
On The Herd, FS1’s Colin Cowherd didn’t hold back in his praise for Maye. “You get a franchise quarterback every year.
You get an all-timer about every four or five years. I think we found one,” Cowherd said.
That’s not just a compliment - that’s a stamp of belief, and it’s coming at a moment when Maye’s play is making believers out of just about everyone watching.
Let’s break it down: through 13 games, Maye has completed 276 of 386 passes for 3,412 yards, 23 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. His passer rating?
A sharp 111.9 - elite territory by any standard. And he’s not just doing it with his arm.
Maye’s added 319 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, showing the kind of dual-threat ability that gives defensive coordinators nightmares.
But stats only tell part of the story. What’s been most impressive is how quickly Maye has grown into the role under head coach Mike Vrabel.
The poise, the command of the offense, the ability to make big-time throws in high-leverage moments - it’s all there. He’s not playing like a second-year quarterback.
He’s playing like a guy who’s been in control of this league for years.
And that’s exactly why this Patriots resurgence feels so real.
New England currently leads the NFL in passing efficiency - a stat that reflects just how sharp and consistent Maye has been with the ball. Combine that with a top-five scoring defense, and you’ve got the kind of balanced team that can make a deep postseason run. They’re firmly in the driver’s seat to reclaim the AFC East crown for the first time since 2019 and are squarely in the hunt for the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
What Maye is doing isn’t just about numbers or wins - it’s about restoring belief in a franchise that’s been searching for its next great quarterback since Tom Brady’s departure. And while it’s still early, the signs are there.
Maye isn’t just the future - he’s the present. He’s the reason New England is back in the national spotlight, and he’s playing with the kind of confidence and control that makes the “MVP” conversation more than just media hype.
So when Cowherd throws out the “all-timer” label, it’s not just hot take fodder. It’s a reflection of what we’re seeing on the field every week - a young quarterback who looks like he belongs in the conversation with the league’s best, and who might just be leading the Patriots into a brand-new era of dominance.