What happened: Asked by Mike Reiss what he has learned about playing in South Florida warmth, Drake Maye said that despite growing up in the South, he has adjusted to the northern climate. The quarterback noted that the stadium setup places visitors on the sun side and emphasized hydrating throughout the practice week.

Why it matters: Maye played collegiately in the South at North Carolina before New England selected him third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft (as of Sept. 29, 2026). Coming off a 2025 campaign in which ESPN credited him with 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdowns across 17 games (as of Sept. 29, 2026), the third-year quarterback now leads the offense into a Week 8 road environment where heat management is a focus for cold-weather teams.

What to watch: New England continues Week 8 practice preparations ahead of Sunday's road matchup in South Florida.