Drake Maye left the field at halftime to chants of “M-V-P!”

The Patriots quarterback continued to make a case for it, completing 16 of 20 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots lead 27-7 at halftime.

Maye completed passes to eight different receivers, with Hunter Henry leading the way with two catches for 45 yards. Kyle Williams caught a 33-yard touchdown pass and Kayshon Boutte a 3-yarder.

The Giants had a chance to cut the Patriots’ lead to 17-7, but Younghoe Koo’s kicking foot stuck in the turf as he approached the ball for a 47-yard field-goal try. Holder Jamie Gillan was sacked for a 13-yard loss by Jeremiah Pharms.

It was one of three back-breaking miscues by the Giants special teams. They also allowed a 94-yard punt return by Marcus Jones, who now holds the NFL re

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