Drake Maye Continues MVP Case with Lethal Deep Ball, Three Touchdowns in Patriots' Win

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continued to build his MVP case, leading his team to a 32-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns, marking their fifth straight win and improving their record to 6-2. Despite facing relentless pressure from Myles Garrett and one of the league's top defenses, Maye found his groove in the third quarter, completing all six attempts for 82 yards and three touchdowns, while also scrambling for 34 yards. Overall, he finished 18-for-24 for 282 yards (11.8 yards per attempt) with three touchdowns and one interception, earning a passer rating of 135.8. This was Maye's seventh consecutive game with over 200 yards passing and a passer rating of 100.0 or better, placing him in elite company. His aggressive downfield throwing was notable, including a 39-yard touchdown to Kayshon Boutte, a 31-yard shot to Austin Hooper, and a 21-yard gain to Mack Hollins. Maye's 15.5 percent completion percentage over expected was the highest in the NFL, and he averaged 11.9 air yards per throw. He was sacked six times, with Coach Vrabel suggesting he could have released the ball quicker at times. Maye also received a double-pass from Rhamondre Stevenson during a creative third-quarter drive orchestrated by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.