Patriots QB Drake Maye Leads Team to Divisional Round Win, Throws First Playoff TD

Drake Maye guided the New England Patriots to a 16-3 wild-card victory over the Chargers, advancing to the AFC divisional round. In his playoff debut, Maye completed 17 of 29 passes for 268 yards, throwing his first postseason touchdown—a 28-yard pass to Hunter Henry. He also added 66 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a key 37-yard run. Despite two fumbles (one lost) and an interception, Maye's performance secured the win, though he admitted it 'wasn't pretty.'