Drake Maye Named NFL Midseason MVP, Showcasing Elite Performance Despite Team Challenges

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been named the NFL's midseason MVP, demonstrating an 'ELITE' level of play. He leads the league in dropback success rate on high volume and accumulated the most EPA on his dropbacks, also ranking fourth in EPA per dropback and net yards per attempt. Despite a high sack rate attributed to a developing offensive line and Maye's efforts to limit damage, he consistently pushes the ball with accuracy and pace, proving explosive as both a passer and runner. While the Patriots' pass-catching, run game (27th in DVOA), and offensive line are considered average, Maye's impact is undeniable, even with the offense facing the 16th-hardest schedule.