New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is taking a second-year leap. Still less than two months past his 23rd birthday, Maye is looking like one of the most talented QBs in the National Football League. The most recent indication of his stardom was a three-touchdown performance in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. Maye was 18-of-26 in the air for 261 yards. He garnered a 140.1 QBR in the 25-19 win over the Saints, who were notably impressed by Maye .

Maye now has 10 passing TDs to two interceptions on the season. He has 1,522 passing yards, fifth in the NFL. His 72.0 QBR is seventh in the NFL. Yes, it does appear that the Patriots have — after a handful of rocky years — finally landed a quarterback worthy of creating something new and exciting in the post- Tom Brady era.

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