Drake Maye made his NFL debut for the New England Patriots in a 24-3 loss to the New York Jets, coming in for struggling starter Jacoby Brissett with 4:24 left in the game. The rookie quarterback, selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, completed 4 of 8 passes for 22 yards and scrambled for 11 yards on a fourth down. Brissett's performance was lackluster, as he completed 12 of 18 passes for 98 yards and was sacked five times, prompting head coach Jerod Mayo to give Maye a chance in a blowout situation. Although Maye's debut was limited, he demonstrated some mobility and potential, raising questions about his future role as the team's starting quarterback. The Patriots' offensive struggles, particularly their offensive line's inability to protect the quarterback, remain a significant concern moving forward. Many expect that Maye could take over as the starter later in the season, given his strong preseason performance compared to Brissett's struggles.