What to make of Van Pelt's comments about Patriots' Week 18 QB plans originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
When Drake Maye appeared on the New England Patriots' injury report Wednesday with a right hand ailment, it seemed to open the door for the rookie quarterback not playing in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills.
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt quickly shut that door Thursday.
"Drake looked good yesterday," Van Pelt told reporters at Gillette Stadium. "He's ready to go, so he'll be starting the game for sure.