Drake Maye totals five touchdowns as Patriots top Raiders 45-17

399 total yards with zero turnovers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 59m1 min read

What happened: On First Things First, Nick Wright said Drake Maye produced five total touchdowns and 399 total yards against Las Vegas. Wright added the outing featured 76.5% completions with one sack and no turnovers.

Why it matters: Wright tied the turnaround to halftime of the Buffalo game and cited eight touchdowns against two turnovers across the last two games. He credited fewer sacks and stronger rushing support for opening the offense, adding New England looks stronger in the playoff race.

By the numbers: Maye: 5 touchdowns, 399 total yards, 76.5% completions, 150.9 passer rating, 0 turnovers, 1 sack. Last two games: 8 touchdowns, 2 turnovers. Support: 9 sacks allowed in first three games versus 2 since; 109 rushing yards per game early versus 154 since.

What to watch: The test for Maye is sustaining the post-Buffalo efficiency in coming weeks.

Sources

First Things First 2026-10-12T21:47:15.534310+00:00

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