Rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his unexpected debut for the New England Patriots in their 24-3 loss to the New York Jets. Maye replaced veteran Jacoby Brissett in garbage time, playing the final four-plus minutes.
During his brief stint, Maye led a 16-play drive that brought the Patriots into the red zone for the first time in the game. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo explained that he wanted to give Maye experience with the starting unit, orchestrating a few drives.
Mayo left the door open for a potential quarterback change but cautioned against reading too much into Maye’s limited appearance. The coach emphasized that the team’s struggles during the first 55 minutes should not be overlooked.
While Maye’s debut showed promise, it’s premature to suggest he should replace Brissett as the starter. The Patriots’ overall performance before Maye’s entrance should be considered when evaluating the quarterback situation. Mayo’s cautious approach indicates that no rash decisions will be made based on a single, brief outing.
