Drake Maye Emerges as Legitimate MVP Contender

Drake Maye has become the driving force behind the 6-2 New England Patriots, leading the NFL in completion percentage (75.2%) and passer rating (118.7) while totaling 2,026 yards and 15 touchdown passes. He has produced seven straight games with 200+ passing yards and a 100+ passer rating and ranks highly in deep-pass efficiency (13-for-17 on throws of 20+ air yards for five TDs, per Next Gen Stats). Analysts including Dan Orlovsky and Ben Solak, teammates and coaches (Kayshon Boutte, Mike Vrabel), and shorter betting odds have pushed Maye into serious MVP consideration. Observers credit his accuracy, arm strength, mobility and veteran play-calling from offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for his rapid development. Maye’s growing consistency and a five-game winning streak have helped position New England with genuine playoff momentum.