It wasn’t perfect, but it was powerful. The New England Patriots just proved once again that they’re for real.
After a rough first half against the league’s No. 1 defense, rookie sensation Drake Maye found his rhythm — and never looked back. The young quarterback led three straight touchdown drives in the second half, flipping a 13–10 battle into a commanding 32–13 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Maye’s final stat line? 18-of-24, 282 yards, 3 TDs, and 53 rushing yards — another signature performance that showed poise, grit, and growth.
“Just bouncing back from adversity,” Maye said postgame. “This league tests you, but we stayed unpredictable and kept fighting.”
Credit also goes to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, whose play-calling was nothing short of genius. From a double pass involving Rhamondre Stevenson and Mack Hollins to rolling Maye outside to neutralize Myles Garrett, McDaniels once again showcased why he’s one of the best in the business.
“Josh called a great game,” Maye added. “To come out of halftime and score three straight times — that was big.”
The win wasn’t just about Maye. Stefon Diggs found the end zone for the first time as a Patriot, rookie kicker Andy Borregales stayed perfect, and the defense — after early struggles — completely shut down Cleveland’s attack in the second half.
At 6–2, New England has now won five straight, and their formula is clear: toughness, creativity, and total belief in their young quarterback.
“We’re finding ways to win,” McDaniels said afterward. “And that’s what good teams do.”
With Maye’s confidence growing, McDaniels’ playbook opening wider each week, and a roster that’s starting to believe again, the Patriots are no longer a rebuilding story — they’re a problem for the AFC.
And if this keeps up, the league may have to face a scary reality: New England football
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