Drake Maye's First Touchdown Pass Captivates Fans in Preseason Showdown

Monday, 26 August 2024, 02:00

Drake Maye threw his first touchdown pass during the preseason game against the Washington Commanders. The Patriots quarterback entered the game confidently, orchestrating an impressive 11-play drive that culminated in an 18-yard touchdown pass. Maye's performance highlights his potential as a key player for the New England Patriots in the 2024 season.
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Drake Maye's First Touchdown Pass Captivates Fans in Preseason Showdown

Game Highlights: Drake Maye Makes Waves

GAME CAPTAINS

  • Jahlani Tavai and S Brenden Schooler served as game captains for the coin toss.

JACOBY BRISSETT MAKES THIRD START OF THE PRESEASON

  • Jacoby Brissett made his third start of the preseason.
  • Brissett played the first series before being relieved by QB Drake Maye.

Drake Maye Dazzles in His Debut

DRAKE MAYE THROWS FIRST TOUCHDOWN PASS

  • Patriots' 2024 first-round draft pick, QB Drake Maye, entered the game for the second offensive series in the first quarter.
  • He engineered an 11-play, 83-yard drive ending with his first NFL touchdown pass on an 18-yard throw to RB Kevin Harris.
  • Maye finished with a 13-of-20 pass success rate, totaling 120 yards and 1 touchdown.

ONWENU STARTS AT RIGHT TACKLE

  • Mike Onwenu started at right tackle after playing at right guard in previous games.

LEVERETT STARTS AT CENTER

  • Nick Leverett filled in at center for C David Andrews.

OKORAFOR STARTS AT LEFT TACKLE

  • Chukwuma Okorafor started at left tackle following previous starts at right tackle.

2024 FOURTH-ROUND PICK G LAYDEN ROBINSON STARTS

  • Layden Robinson started at right guard against Washington.

HARRIS SCORES ON AN 18-YARD PASS RECEPTION

  • RB Kevin Harris capped off the scoring drive with an 18-yard touchdown pass from QB Drake Maye.

GILES-HARRIS RECORDS A PICK

  • LB Joe Giles-Harris intercepted QB Jeff Driskel's pass in the second quarter.

BARINGER HAD A 60-YARD PUNT IN THE SECOND QUARTER

  • P Bryce Baringer executed a remarkable 60-yard punt during the second quarter.

BARINGER LOOKS TO CONTINUE A STREAK

  • Baringer had at least one 50-yard punt in all 17 games of the previous season.

ELLISS LED THE TEAM WITH 11 TACKLES

  • LB Christian Elliss led the team with 11 tackles, showcasing his defensive prowess.

MILTON ENTERED THE GAME IN THE THIRD QUARTER

  • QB Joe Milton III entered the game in the third quarter and played until the final moments.

LANDERS COMES UP WITH A 34-YARD RECEPTION

  • WR Matt Landers had a 34-yard reception from QB Joe Milton III in the fourth quarter.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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