Though Drake Maye delivered some promising moments, team success was fleeting during his rookie year as New England slogged to a 4-13 record.
In October of his second season, the Patriots have already matched that win total. With a 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans, Mike Vrabel’s team improved to 4-2 through the season’s first six weeks.
Following an outstanding performance, Maye (18-of-26, 261 yards, three touchdowns) was focused on the road ahead rather than reflecting on matching the 2024 win total.
“Just go get win No. 5. That’s my only thought,” Maye said. “Last year is in the past. Just try to keep building and hopefully we just keep showing up every week. Being a tough team to play on the road and winning at home is what we’re trying to build. So I think we’re on our