Against the Chargers, Maye threw just one TD pass, but it was one of the best throws he’s made all season. He feathered a ball to Hunter Henry downfield, hitting his tight end on a pivotal 28-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In the euphoria of back-to-back playoff wins that earned the New England Patriots a trip to face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game (Sunday at 3 p.m. ET, CBS), a question lingers that could be the key to New England advancing to the Super Bowl. Can quarterback Drake Maye hold on to the ball?

The New England Patriots have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season, and Drake Maye is a huge reason why. Maye figures to be a finalist for MVP, alongside Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams.

Ann Michael Maye brought playoff-weekend energy front and center as she shared a TikTok video on Sunday, January 18, giving followers a mirror-view look at her gameday outfit ahead of the highly anticipated matchup.

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"Obviously, the news was heartbreaking ... Praying for Bo [Nix]. I know he'll bounce back. He's a great player in this league," Drake Maye said.

In snowy conditions in Foxboro, the two teams combined for eight turnovers in New England's 28-16 win over Houston in the AFC Divisional Round. The game's two quarterbacks combined for seven of them, as C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions, while Drake Maye threw an interception and lost two fumbles.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was hoping to playing fellow 2024 NFL Draft prospect Bo Nix and is 'heartbroken' over the Broncos QB's injury.

For all the talk regarding the New England Patriots’ strength of schedule, Drake Maye has faced one of the hardest playoff paths imaginable. New England began the postseason with a 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers,