Drake Maye’s Stunning Sunday Victory Places Him Among Football’s All-Time Legends—What Happens Next Will Surprise You

Is it just me, or does Drake Maye’s meteoric rise feel like we’re witnessing history in the making right before our eyes? The New England Patriots hit the jackpot with this young QB, and after their Week 8 victory over the Browns, Maye didn’t just win a game—he etched his name alongside the all-time greats. I mean, joining legends like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Patrick Mahomes in that exclusive club of seven straight games with 200+ passing yards and a passer rating north of 100? That’s MVP-caliber territory if I’ve ever seen it. You can almost hear the echoes of “Next!” from Gillette Stadium. What’s truly fascinating is how Maye, just a sophomore in the league, is already sprinting past the developmental curve set by stars like Josh Allen. With such towering expectations in New England—a place where Brady’s shadow looms large—Maye is not just surviving; he’s thriving. The Patriots are not just back; they might have found their new herald. But the lingering question for me is, can he keep this electrifying momentum going and redefine what it means to quarterback in Foxborough? Let’s dive into the season that’s rewriting the narrative.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. — (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)

The New England Patriots found a special player in Drake Maye.

The second-year quarterback is having a season for the ages and is among some very big names.

After a Week 8 win against the Cleveland Browns, Maye joined Peyton Manning (2004), Tom Brady (2007), Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2020) and Patrick Mahomes (2018) as the only quarterbacks to have at least 200 passing yards and a passer rating of at least 100.0 in seven consecutive games.

All of those players won NFL MVP in those seasons.

QBs with 200+ passing yards & 100+ passer rating in 7+ consecutive games

Peyton Manning (2004)
Tom Brady (2007)
Aaron Rodgers (2011, 2020)
Patrick Mahomes (2018)
DRAKE MAYE (2025)

All of those quarterbacks won the MVP that season.

Maye is playing at a ridiculous level. pic.twitter.com/3iLkhUx7CE

— Jones & Keefe (@JonesandKeefe) October 27, 2025

Through eight games this season, Maye has completed 75.2 percent of his passes for 2,026 yards, 15 touchdowns and just three interceptions.

He also has 51 rushes for 250 yards and two touchdowns.

The Patriots hoped that Maye would be special when they selected him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but it seemed that he was going to need more time before getting it all together.

He drew comparisons to Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen, and his physical tools were clearly similar.

However, he’s looked far ahead of schedule when compared to Allen at this point in his development.

Of course, playing quarterback for the Patriots will always come with high standards.

Brady’s legacy is impossible to ignore, but Maye has done an outstanding job of focusing on the task at hand.

The Patriots look to be back as legitimate playoff contenders, and they have a new star at quarterback.

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