Drake Maye, MVP frontrunner, set for playoff debut against Texans' stout defense

Patriots QB Drake Maye, a frontrunner for NFL MVP after a significant Year 2 leap, is set for his first playoff appearance against the Texans' top-ranked defense. Discussions by Tom Brady and Colin Cowherd highlight the challenge of facing Houston's stout defense. Maye excels at deep shots, ranking 1st in EPA/dropback (.53) and explosive pass rate (25%) against single-high looks on late downs. Despite the Texans' strong defense, Maye is expected to produce big plays, with the Patriots predicted to win 16-9.