Drake Maye’s first career start for the New England Patriots did not begin how he hoped. After an opening three-and-out, Maye sailed a pass which resulted in an interception on the following drive.
Despite the shaky opening and pressure he had to deal with throughout the day (four sacks, four QB hits), the rookie’s confidence never wavered.
“I commend his toughness, first and foremost. His competitiveness was great,” captain Hunter Henry said. “He got hit a few times early, he threw an interception early and just continued to come back, continued to fight, continued to get back up and continued to play at a high level, too.