Drake Maye Drops Surprising Insight on What It Really Takes to Dominate QB Stats This Season

So here’s the kicker: Drake Maye, the New England Patriots’ young gunslinger, is not just leading the NFL in passing yards and completion percentage—he’s doing it with a humility that feels almost… refreshing? With the Patriots cruising atop the AFC and an eight-game winning streak under their belt, you’d expect Maye to be obsessing over every statline like a kid counting candy. But nope. His focus? Wins. Pure and simple. Honestly, isn’t it wild how the guy who’s up there in nearly every quarterback stat doesn’t even bat an eye at the leaderboard? Instead, he credits the lack of a bye week for his top spot. It’s not just about numbers for Maye— it’s about leading his team, and if that doesn’t make you stop and think about what really matters in this stats-obsessed game, I don’t know what will.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 16: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks on during the third quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. — (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has made a huge leap in his second season and is firmly in the NFL MVP conversation. The Patriots have won eight in a row and are comfortably atop the AFC heading into a Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Under new head coach Mike Vrabel, Maye has made major improvements and finds himself at or near the top of many categories. He recently revealed his thoughts about leading QB stats, and he doesn’t seem to pay it much attention.

“Nah. I just hope to be at the top in wins. Part of the reason I probably am (up there) is because we haven’t had a bye yet,” Maye said.

#Patriots QB Drake Maye was asked if he looks at the NFL stat leaders since he’s at or near the top in most QB stats:

“Nah. I just hope to be at the top in wins… Part of the reason I probably am (up there) is because we haven’t had a bye yet.”

Humble as ever.

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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 20, 2025

It’s true that he may be surpassed when the Patriots have their bye in Week 14, but that won’t do anything to take away from the fact that he has been one of the best at his position this season. Maye leads the NFL with 2,836 passing yards and a 71.9 percent completion percentage, and he is in fourth with 20 touchdown passes.

Most importantly, as Maye said, the Patriots lead the NFL with nine wins. That will always be most important, and if he keeps playing like he has been, there will be a lot more to come.

After facing the Bengals, the Patriots play the New York Giants in Week 13, giving the QB another good opportunity to add to his numbers before a well-deserved rest.

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