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Former NFL MVP praises Drake Maye amid strong Patriots season
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Drake Maye’s jump from Year 1 to Year 2 has not only put him in the MVP conversation, it’s earned the Patriots quarterback praise from the national media.
During an appearance on NFL Network , 2016 MVP and CBS Sports analyst Matt Ryan was asked who is playing football at the highest level. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback highlighted Matthew Stafford before he turned his attention to Maye.
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“ Drake Maye ’s playing really good football, too,” Ryan said . “Drake is playing outstanding. This has been the story of the season — pushing the ball down the field. His accuracy throwing the football down the field, his grit, his toughness. It’s been fun to watch.”
Maye joined Hall of Famer Dan Marino as the only other quarterback since 1950 to win 10 straight games with a passer rating of at least 80 before the age of 24 after New England ’s win over the New York Giants .
The 23-year-old also earned his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor for his Week 13 performance.
The 3,412 yards Maye has are second in the NFL, his 72.2 QBR is third and his 23 touchdowns are fourth.
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Maye has helped the Patriots to an 11-2 record this season and has a chance to lift them to their first AFC East championship since 2019 with a win on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills .
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