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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has made a huge leap in his second season and is firmly in the NFL MVP conversation. The Patriots have won eight in a row and are comfortably atop the AFC heading into a Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Under new head coach Mike Vrabel, Maye has made major improvements and finds himself at or near the top of many categories. He recently revealed his thoughts about leading QB stats, and he doesn’t seem to pay it much attention.
“Nah. I just hope to be at the top in wins. Part of the reason I probably am (up there) is because we haven’t had a bye yet,” Maye said.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye was asked if he looks at the NFL stat leaders since he’s at or near the top in most QB stats:
“Nah. I just hope to be at the top in wins… Part of the reason I probably am (up there) is because we haven’t had a bye yet.”
Humble as ever.
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It’s true that he may be surpassed when the Patriots have their bye in Week 14, but that won’t do anything to take away from the fact that he has been one of the best at his position this season. Maye leads the NFL with 2,836 passing yards and a 71.9 percent completion percentage, and he is in fourth with 20 touchdown passes.
Most importantly, as Maye said, the Patriots lead the NFL with nine wins. That will always be most important, and if he keeps playing like he has been, there will be a lot more to come.
After facing the Bengals, the Patriots play the New York Giants in Week 13, giving the QB another good opportunity to add to his numbers before a well-deserved rest.
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