Drake Maye Shines with First Career Touchdown Pass for the Patriots
Drake Maye's First Touchdown in the NFL
FOXBORO -- Drake Maye threw his first career touchdown pass for the Patriots on Sunday, and it was an absolute beauty by the 22-year-old rookie. With the Patriots trailing the Houston Texans 14-0 just ahead of halftime at Gillette Stadium, Maye reared back on a second-down throw and connected with Kayshon Boutte for a 40-yard touchdown strike. Boutte beat Houston corner Derek Stingley Jr. down the sideline and hauled in Maye's deep bomb for the score.
That touchdown strike not only inspired a lot of hope around New England, but also got the Patriots back into the game, cutting Houston's lead to 14-7 at the break. Unfortunately, turnovers and poor defense doomed New England in the second half, and the Patriots dropped their fifth straight game with a 41-21 loss.
A Glimpse into Maye's Performance
- Maye made his first career start for the Patriots, replacing veteran Jacoby Brissett.
- He faced challenges, including two interceptions and a fumble.
- Despite difficulties, he completed 20 of 33 passes for 243 yards.
- Maye was also the leading rusher for New England with 38 yards off five scrambles.
Maye is set to make his second career start in London, as the Patriots are scheduled to face the 1-5 Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in Week 7.
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