Drake Maye extended his remarkable offensive run, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the New England Patriots to a 26-19 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. In his third consecutive game with at least three scores, Maye completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards, showcasing elite decision-making despite significant personnel challenges. The Patriots (4-2) overcame the early exits of right tackle Morgan Moses, left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, and right guard Ben Brown, proving their resilience as they secured their third straight win and fourth consecutive victory against New York.
Maye extends hot streak as Pats overcome line injuries to extend win streak to three
The offensive attack was balanced and effective, with Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, and Hunter Henry all finding the end zone. Douglas led the receiving corps with seven catches for 86 yards, while Maye’s connection with his tight ends and wideouts kept the Jets’ defense off balance. Although A.J. Brown returned from injured reserve, his timing was still adjusting, resulting in three drops on 10 targets and a modest 27-yard haul. Despite these minor hiccups, the Patriots’ passing game remained potent, controlling the tempo and establishing a lead that New York could not fully overcome.
The game’s decisive moment came in the fourth quarter when Charles Woods intercepted Geno Smith, marking the Jets’ first turnover of the season. This pick sealed New England’s advantage after the Jets had previously driven into field goal range in the third quarter but failed to extend the drive. With the Jets (2-4) unable to cut the deficit to a single score, the Patriots extended their dominance in this rivalry, winning 19 of their last 21 meetings. The performance underscores the Patriots’ ability to weather adversity and maintain momentum through the mid-season stretch.
Source: Yahoo Sports
