For the first time this season, Drake Maye will lead his New England Patriots out onto the field against another member of the 2024 NFL draft quarterback class in Caleb Williams, the USC Trojans product-turned-starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears.
Afforded a chance to start right out of the gate sans a certified veteran like Jacoby Brissett in front of him, Williams has largely been impressive for the Bears in 2024, throwing for 1,665 yards and nine touchdowns while leading his team to a 4-4 record. Sure, Chicago currently sits in fourth place in the NFC North, but they are still very much in play for a wildcard spot before the season is done, which would be a pretty impressive turnaround from three straight losing seasons.