Alex Van Pelt’s offense needs a spark for the New England Patriots. Drake Maye hopes to provide it on Sunday in his first NFL start.
The rookie quarterback takes over for Jacoby Brissett after the Patriots lost four consecutive games with the veteran under center. New England’s offensive coordinator hopes the transition works smoothly.
“It’s like any other week, you’re trying to put the best plan together to win the game,” Van Pelt told reporters on Thursday, per team-provided video. “Obviously with the quarterback change, you change a little bit in your approach.