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Drake Maye crushes the Giants and climbs to the top of the AFC

Drake Maye fuels the MVP race

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Drake Maye was the star in the New England Patriots’ 33-15 win over the New York Giants. The quarterback threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns, adding to a season that keeps him among the strongest MVP contenders.

In only his second NFL year, Drake Maye has transformed the Patriots into a serious threat. With an 11-2 record, the team leads the AFC and heads into the bye week with full confidence.

Tonight was Drake Maye’s 6th game this season completing at least 75% of his passes while throwing 2 or more touchdowns.

That ties Matt Ryan in 2016 for the 3rd-most such games in a season in NFL history. #MNFInsights pic.twitter.com/Ulp5ZJnRXk

— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) December 2, 2025

Records that speak loudly

Drake Maye reached his 23rd touchdown pass of the season, ranking fourth in the league behind Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and Jared Goff. He even moved ahead of Patrick Mahomes, who has 22.

The most striking stat is that Drake Maye completed his sixth game with at least 75% accuracy and two touchdowns. That ties Matt Ryan’s 2016 mark for the third-most such games in a single season in NFL history.

Big time throw and catch from Drake Maye to Kyle Williams for six 🔥

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— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2025

Plays that set the tone

Drake Maye opened the show with a 36-yard strike to Hunter Henry, setting up a touchdown for Kayshon Boutte. Later, he punished a Giants mistake with a 33-yard pass to rookie Kyle Williams, extending the lead before halftime.

Right before the break, Drake Maye led a four-play, 67-yard drive in just over a minute. The series pushed the score to 30-7, practically sealing the game.

Echoes of MVP chants

Although the Patriots slowed down in the second half, Drake Maye stayed efficient. That was enough for him to leave the field to loud “MVP” chants. According to Sportingnews, his name already appears as the betting favorite to win the award.

The young quarterback’s impact goes beyond numbers. Drake Maye brings energy and confidence, and each performance reinforces the idea that the Patriots have found their new leader for the next decade.