Drake Maye panic is moving faster than the evidence

He completed 354 of 492 passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and 8 interceptions across 17 games in 2025.

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What happened: ESPN put Drake Maye's early-season struggles on the Week 4 debate board. He was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 draft and already carried a full 17-game workload in 2025.

Why it matters: That 2025 production is too strong to ignore, because 31 touchdowns against 8 interceptions is not a fluke stat line. With a 1-2 start entering Week 4, it is easier to blame the quarterback first, but Maye has earned more patience than that.

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@JFowlerESPN 2026-10-03T12:47:50.880905+00:00

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