Drake Maye is doing more than just winning games-he’s making history. With Monday night’s dominant 33-15 win over the New York Giants, the New England Patriots’ young quarterback joined some truly rarefied air.
Maye became just the second quarterback in NFL history to notch 10 straight wins in a single season with a passer rating north of 80 before turning 24. The only other name on that list?
Dan Marino. That’s not just good company-it’s legendary.
Against the Giants, Maye looked every bit the part of an MVP frontrunner. He completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards and tossed two touchdowns, showing off the poise, accuracy, and command that have defined his breakout sophomore season. This wasn’t a fluke or a flash-in-the-pan performance-it was another piece of a growing body of work that’s turning heads across the league.
The Patriots now sit at 11-2, riding a 10-game winning streak, and Maye is right in the middle of it all. But this transformation in Foxborough isn’t just about one player.
The arrival of Mike Vrabel as head coach has clearly brought a new edge to the team, and the return of Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator has given Maye a system that plays to his strengths. The result?
A Patriots offense that looks not only competent, but consistently dangerous.
Maye’s growth from year one to year two has been dramatic-and crucial. He’s reading defenses faster, making smarter decisions under pressure, and delivering with pinpoint accuracy.
That kind of development doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It speaks to the synergy between quarterback and coaching staff, and it’s a big reason why New England is suddenly one of the most complete teams in the league.
What’s especially impressive is how Maye has maintained his efficiency during this win streak. It’s one thing to put up numbers in garbage time or against weak competition.
It’s another to sustain a high level of play week after week, with defenses adjusting and the stakes rising. Maye’s been steady, sharp, and unshaken.
If he keeps this up, the MVP chatter won’t just continue-it might become a coronation. And more importantly for the Patriots, it looks like they’ve found their next franchise quarterback. Not just for this season, but for the long haul.