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Patriots to Start No. 3 Pick Drake Maye in Week 6 Against Texans

Oct 8, 2024, 07:40 PM

The New England Patriots are making a significant change at the quarterback position. Head Coach Jerod Mayo announced that rookie first-round pick Drake Maye will start Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Houston Texans, replacing Jacoby Brissett. This decision comes amid the Patriots' four-game losing streak and follows Mayo's recent comments about the team's poor performance and the need for solutions. Brissett, who started the first five games, has been evaluated daily, and his recent performance was deemed 'not good enough.' The Patriots hope that Maye, the No. 3 overall pick, can provide a much-needed spark for the struggling team. The Patriots are 7-pt underdogs and currently rank last in pass block win rate.