The New England Patriots have not faced much adversity during the 2025 season. New England came into Week 15 at 11-2 and could have punched their ticket to the playoffs with a win over Buffalo.
FOXBOROUGH, MA. — At the risk of sounding melodramatic, it may be time for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to channel his inner ‘Rocky Balboa.” In the 2006 film of the same name, the titular character (famously brought to life by Sylvester Stallone) is seen imparting a valuable life lesson to his weary son, Robert.
It will get lost in how the game ended, but one of the most exciting moments in the New England Patriots' 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 was how fast the offense responded to a Bills touchdown.
The NFL MVP race has tightened in the final month, and two quarterbacks have emerged as the clear frontrunners according to ESPN. Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford and New England Patriots’ Drake Maye continue to trade momentum, with each delivering performances that strengthen different aspects of his case.
New England Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye walked into the end zone for his second touchdown of the first quarter, and the "MVP" chants were again audible amongst the Gillette Stadium crowd.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye walked off in dejection at Gillette Stadium Sunday. His mood shifted after running all over the Buffalo Bills through the scoreboard.
The Buffalo Bills improved to 10-4 with a massive come-from-behind win over the New England Patriots, who fell to 11-3. Buffalo was down 21-0 in the first half, but outscored the Patriots 35-10 to secure the victory.
The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills have been throwing punches back and forth in the Week 15 AFC East faceoff. While Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is known for his playmaking ability, it was his block that helped set up a big play.
In just his second NFL season, Drake Maye has completely transformed the New England Patriots, revitalizing a franchise that won only four games in 2024.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Through Week 15, the MVP leaderboard is anchored by Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford, and Jordan Love. Their teams have combined for 31 wins, and each quarterback ranks in the top five in completion rate, EPA per play, and touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Dropping a game to Buffalo will only amplify criticism, but the Patriots will have a chance to prove their doubters wrong by winning the rest of their regular-season games and performing well in the playoffs.
First the Kansas City Chiefs. Next, the Buffalo Bills? After a nine-year stranglehold on the their division, the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes won't win the AFC West this season.
Just as everyone predicted at the beginning of the season, the New England Patriots are 11-2 and are poised for a deep playoff run. Powered by one of the league's best young quarterbacks in Drake Maye, the team’s already unbelievable resurgence has placed them back atop the NFL hierarchy.
The best new division rivalry in the NFL for the foreseeable future is likely going to be Josh Allen vs. Drake Maye for AFC East supremacy. With the two of their teams meeting for the second time this weekend, both had some classy words for each other ahead of the game.
Drake Maye isn’t mincing words. For the New England Patriots, Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills is a must-win. The Patriots sit at 11-2 after their bye.
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots are set to face off in Week 15. It has all the makings of an instant classic, with Buffalo trying to keep its playoff hopes alive and the Patriots trying to win the division for the first time since 2019.
Drake Maye has been the golden child of the NFL this season. Between the individual leap he’s taken and the overall success of the Patriots, Drake Maye has been one of the biggest stories in the league this year.
New England Patriots star Drake Maye’s rapid rise has become one of the defining stories of the NFL season, and his latest recognition highlights just how refined his game has already become.
There are hot quarterback stretches, and then there is what Drake Maye is doing in New England this season. The UNC product is in the midst of a historic, borderline unprecedented Year 2 surge that has not only revived the Patriots but also put him shoulder-to-shoulder with legends.
How many of the 50 NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl Era (Since 1966) to toss at least 38 touchdowns in the first 25 starts of their career can you name in seven minutes?