Quarterback Drake Maye delivered one other standout efficiency because the New England Patriots prolonged their successful streak with a 33-15 victory over the New York Giants on Monday evening.
Maye went 24-of-31 for 282 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions, guiding the Patriots to an NFL-best 11-2 file heading into their bye week.
Coach Mike Vrabel praised the 23-year-old quarterback’s rising affect on the group.
“I believe he’s realising what he may be and what the affect that he makes on this offense and being our conductor,” Vrabel mentioned. “He means a terrific deal to this soccer group.”
The Patriots, who’ve now received 10 straight video games, return to motion on December 14 at dwelling towards the Buffalo Payments earlier than travelling to face the Baltimore Ravens on December 21.
AFC East in sight
A win over the Payments would clinch the AFC East and finish Buffalo’s run of 5 straight division titles. The Patriots have been the final group aside from Buffalo to win the division in 2019.
“Bye week is large. Felt like a very long time coming, however we’re right here, and now we have some vital soccer after the bye week,” Maye mentioned.
He leads the NFL with 3,412 passing yards and is the league’s solely certified quarterback finishing greater than 70% of his passes this season (71.5%). “We’re trying ahead to getting wholesome, get some guys again, and make a push.”
New England’s win was all of the extra notable given their absences. They have been with out beginning left sort out Will Campbell (knee), beginning left guard Jared Wilson (ankle), defensive tackles Milton Williams (ankle) and Khyiris Tonga (chest), and All-Professional particular teamer Brenden Schooler (ankle).
The Patriots began shortly, opening with a area aim earlier than a 94-yard punt return landing from Marcus Jones.
A heavy hit by linebacker Christian Elliss on quarterback Jaxson Dart helped spark one other scoring drive as New England constructed a 17-0 first-quarter lead.
MVP momentum rising
Maye linked for landing passes of three yards to Kayshon Boutte and 33 yards to Kyle Williams, persevering with a season of elite effectivity.
It was his sixth recreation finishing a minimum of 75% of his passes with 2 landing throws, matching Matt Ryan’s 2016 whole and trailing solely Tom Brady (2007) and Jared Goff (2024). Brady and Ryan each received MVP in these seasons.
“Simply making an attempt to be the face of the offense, making an attempt to be the conductor — need the stress, need the ball in my palms,” Maye mentioned. “I do know they feed off of me and feed off of my vitality.
“It’s been thrilling,” receiver Stefon Diggs mentioned. “He’s a younger quarterback, displaying numerous promise, numerous confidence.”
