There have not been many highlights for the New England Patriots. So, you have to take what you can get in 2024.
Drake Maye started at quarterback and managed to throw his first NFL TD pass.
The third overall pick from North Carolina connected with Kayshon Boutte for a 40-yard score to cut the deficit to 14-7 in the second quarter.
NextGen Stats showed how dire the QB situation in New England has been. The scoring play traveled 51.7 yards through the air, the longest completion by a Patriots QB in three seasons.
Drake Maye’s first career touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte (40-yard TD) traveled 51.7 yards in the air, the longest completion by a Patriots quarterback over the last three seasons.
🔹 Target Separation: 0.8 yds
🔹 Completion Probability: 26.7%Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/rokfz5mY7Y
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) October 13, 2024
Where have you gone, Tom Brady?