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Drake Maye enters Week 6 Sunday matchup against New York

Maye carries an 80% completion rate in two career meetings.

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What happened: New England quarterback Drake Maye takes the field Sunday for a regular-season division matchup with the Jets after pregame inactive lists were finalized.

Why it matters: The 2024 third overall pick out of North Carolina enters Week 6 ranked behind only Josh Allen and Brock Purdy in current quarterback trade value charts. Coming off a 2025 campaign with 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdowns across 17 games, he anchors the passing attack.

By the numbers: Maye has completed 44 of 55 passes (80%) for 537 passing yards, 24 rushing yards, and six touchdowns across two career games against the Jets. In 2025, he went 354-of-492 for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

What to watch: New England and New York square off on the Week 6 regular-season Sunday slate.

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