Drake digs the long ball: How Maye’s deep passes are fueling the Patriots’ recent surge

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has emerged as one of the NFL's premier deep-ball passers heading into Sunday's game against Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. Since Week 4, Maye leads the league with six touchdowns and zero interceptions on passes thrown at least 20 yards downfield, helping steer New England to a 5-3 record following a 24-19 comeback win over the Miami Dolphins.

Maye's recent resurgence contrasts sharply with his first three games, when he threw zero touchdowns and three interceptions on deep passes. Despite injuries sidelining key targets like Mack Hollins, Romeo Doubs, and A.J. Brown, Maye has also led the NFL in QBR under pressure since Week 4, earning praise from Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Packers coach Matt LaFleur.