Drake Maye Throws 3 Touchdowns, 220 Yards, 98.2 Rating in NFL Debut as Patriots Trail Texans 34-21

Oct 13, 2024, 07:47 PM

In his NFL debut, quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans, throwing three touchdown passes. Maye completed 17 of 26 passes for 220 yards, with a passer rating of 98.2, marking the most passing yards by a Patriots quarterback in nearly a year. His performance included a 35-yard touchdown pass to rookie DeMario Douglas, who recorded his first career touchdown catch. Maye's three touchdown passes surpassed the total of two touchdowns thrown by the Patriots in their first five games of the season. The Patriots currently trail the Texans 34-21 with over nine minutes remaining in the game.