Patriots' QB Chasing Better Performance Even After Win

A win is certainly a win, and that fact for the New England Patriots has to certainly be true after now being tied for the best record in the NFL.

But, Week 9's win was a very close call for the Patriots. Only winning by one point over the Atlanta Falcons in the eventual 24-23 win at Gillette Stadium. In fact, New England was initially favored by 4.5 points and thus did not cover the spread.

The argument could also be made that quarterback Drake Maye had his worst game of the year. While he's certainly proven himself as an elite second-year QB, Maye was sacked six times against the Falcons and also threw one interception.

Drake Maye Wants to Improve Play for Patriots

Postgame, the signal caller expressed his deserve to better his play for the franchise down the line.

"I gotta play better for this team down the road. I think it’s tough in a game where you win, and you can feel in that locker room that these guys know that we can play better," Maye said postgame. "I think it’s a good feeling to have, but also at the same time, it’s tough to win in this league."

New head coach Mike Vrabel could also be seen comforting Maye on the sidelines following his second turnover of the game.

“He’s great at coming up to me after really every drive. He comes over and says something to me, always positive, always wanting me to rally the guys around me, always challenging me to battle adversity and get the guys going,” Maye said when asked about that specific exchange. “I just appreciate the way he coaches me. He’s hard on me, but he’s very positive, and he wants the best out of me.”