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Joe Milton Scores Twice in NFL Debut After Replacing Drake Maye, Patriots Lead Bills 14-7

Jan 5, 2025, 06:22 PM

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye was listed as questionable with a right hand injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Maye was active and started the game but was replaced by fellow rookie Joe Milton III after just one series. Milton, a sixth-round draft pick out of Tennessee, delivered an impressive performance in his NFL debut. He completed his first 10 passes for 119 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte, and also scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, celebrating with a backflip. Milton's efforts put the Patriots ahead 14-7 in the second quarter.