ESPN.com · Oct 13, 2024
Patriots' Drake Maye throws first NFL touchdown for 40 yards
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Rookie New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye provided the spark that head coach Jerod Mayo was hoping for late in the second quarter of his debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Maye lofted a beautiful 40-yard touchdown pass to second-year receiver Kayshon Boutte down the right side with 11 seconds left on the clock. The play helped slice the Texans' lead to 14-7 and brought the Gillette Stadium crowd to life, as there had been little to cheer about up to that point.
Veteran tight end Hunter Henry then ensured that Maye received the football on the sideline, to commemorate his first career NFL touchdown pass.
