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Sources: Patriots promoting 1st-round rookie Drake Maye to starting QB vs. Texans

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LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 25: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass against the Washington Commanders during the first half of the preseason game at Commanders Field on August 25, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

The Drake Maye era is here.

The New England Patriots plan to start Maye at quarterback on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein confirmed the news on Tuesday following a report from NFL Network.

Just in: The Patriots will give rookie Drake Maye start this week for Texans, source confirms to @YahooSports.