By R.L. Bynum
Rookie New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye produced another breakout performance on Sunday. But Maye wasn’t focused on his excellent numbers after their fourth loss in five games but on the team’s red-zone failures.
Maye completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards and ran for 49 yards in New England’s 25–24 home loss to the Indianapolis Colts that eliminated the Patriots (3–10) from playoff contention.
Maye was able to engineer only two touchdowns on six red-zone trips.
“I have to give our guys some chances,” Maye said. “Just can’t settle for four field goals in the red zone and expect to win ballgames.”
Despite that negative, Maye was one of the most efficient quarterbacks in Week 13, surpassed only by Washington rookie Jaden Daniels and Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson. He had his second-highest expected points added output of the season at +9.4, picking apart the Colts’ zone-coverage schemes with a 6.3 air yards average per attempt.
Graphic via @SavageSports
He showed off his running skills with a season-high 41-yard run in the first quarter.
Maye gave New England a 16–14 lead with a 16-yard touchdown pass late in the first half to tight end Austin Cooper.
Maye had several impressive completions, including this one on third down in the third quarter to Hunter Henry and this one over the middle in the fourth quarter to Kendrick Bourne.
After Indianapolis retook the lead, an 11-yard touchdown run from New England’s Antonio Gibson was followed by Maye connecting with Kayshon Boutte for the two-point conversion to put the Patriots ahead 24–17.
Indianapolis, playing without wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder injury), won the game on Alec Pierce’s 3-yard touchdown reception with 12 seconds left and quarterback Anthony Richardson’s two-point conversion run.
In Washington’s 42–19 home win over Tennessee, wide receiver Dyami Brown had four catches for 35 yards and one carry for four yards. For the Titans, Cedric Gray had one tackle in kickoff coverage.
Running back Ty Chandler had two carries for two yards for Minnesota in the Vikings’ 23–22 home win over Arizona.
Linebacker Chazz Surratt had a tackle and an assist for the New York Jets in their 26–21 home loss to Seattle. Quarterback Sam Howell didn’t play for the Seahawks.
Safety M.J. Stewart played off the bench for Houston in its 23–20 win at Jacksonville with no statistics.
Cornerback Mike Hughes was inactive for Atlanta’s game with a neck injury.
Cornerback Storm Duck had three tackles and an assist in Miami’s 30–17 Thursday loss at Green Bay.
In the New York Giants’ 27–20 loss at Dallas on Thursday, linebacker Tomon Fox had one assist while offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu played five total snaps. Cowboys offensive lineman Asim Richards went on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Amari Gainer played 22 special-teams snaps with no statistics in Las Vegas’ 19–17 Friday loss at Kansas City.
Tez Walker was inactive for Baltimore in the Ravens’ 24–19 home loss to Philadelphia.
Arizona has signed offensive lineman Charlie Heck, released by the Houston Texans, to its practice squad.
Mack Hollins, Mitch Trubisky and the Buffalo Bills played host on a snowy evening to San Francisco on Sunday night.
Week 13 concludes on Monday night with Javonte Williams and the Denver Broncos playing host to Cleveland at 8:15 (ABC, ESPN).
Dyami Brown, Washington Commanders wide receiver
Age 24 | 6–0, 195 | 4th NFL season | UNC 2018–20
Roster situation — Second-string wide receiver
Season statistics — 13 games, 20 catches, 206 yards (41 longest), 10.7 average, 1 TD; 1 carry, 4 yards
42–19 win vs. Tennessee — Didn’t start; 1 carry, 4 yards; 4 catches on 5 targets, 35 yards (13 longest); 1 tackle after an interception
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at New Orleans, Fox
Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings running back
Age 26 | 5–11, 204 | 3rd NFL season | UNC 2021
Roster situation — First-string kick returner behind Kene Nwangwu; second-string running back behind Aaron Jones
Season statistics — 12 games, 50 rushes, 171 yards (25 longest); 6 catches, 42 yards (10 longest); 3 kick returns, 85 yards; sacked once for a 1-yard loss; 1 special-teams tackle, 1 special-teams assist
23–22 win vs. Arizona — 2 carries, 2 yards; 1 assist on kickoff coverage
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday vs. Atlanta, Fox
Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Age 23 | 5–9, 171 | 2nd NFL season | UNC 2020–22
Roster situation — Starting slot wide receiver ahead of Anthony Gould
Season statistics — 10 games, 53 catches, 594 yards (69 longest), 11.2 average, 4 TDs; 1 carry, 12 yards; 16 punt returns, 161 yards (23 longest); 1 tackle; 1 fumble recovery
25–24 win at New England — Inactive with a shoulder injury
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 4:25 Sunday, Dec. 15, at Denver, CBS
Storm Duck, Miami Dolphins cornerback
Age 23 | 6–0, 195 | rookie NFL season | UNC 2019–22
Roster situation — Third-string right cornerback
Season statistics — 10 games, 17 tackles, 8 assists, 2 tackles for losses, 1 pass defended, 2 tackles on kickoff coverage
30–17 Thursday loss at Green Bay — 3 tackles, 1 assist; 50 defensive snaps (93%), 12 special-teams snaps (50%)
Week 13 — 1 p.m. Sunday vs. New York Jets, CBS
Joshua Ezeudu, New York Giants offensive lineman
Age 25 | 6–4, 310 | 3rd NFL season | UNC 2016–21
Roster situation — Starting left tackle
Season statistics — 11 games, 63 offensive snaps, 35 special-teams snaps
27–20 Thursday loss at Dallas — 1 offensive snap (2%), 4 special-teams snaps (13%)
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday vs. New Orleans, Fox
Tomon Fox, New York Giants linebacker
Age 26 | 6–2, 245 | third NFL season | UNC 2016–21
Roster situation — Third-string right outside linebacker
Season statistics — 6 games, 3 tackles, 3 assists, 1 sack, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 quarterback hits, 1 special-teams tackle, 1 special-teams assist
27–20 Thursday loss at Dallas — 1 assist; 29 defensive snaps (38%), 10 special-teams snaps (32%)
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday vs. New Orleans, Fox
Amari Gainer, Las Vegas Raiders linebacker
Age 24 | 6–3, 235 | rookie NFL season | UNC 2023
Roster situation — Fourth-string weakside linebacker
Season statistics — 13 games, 2 special-teams tackles, 2 special-teams assists
19–17 Friday loss at Kansas City — 22 special-teams snaps (71%)
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday at Tampa Bay, CBS
Cedric Gray, Tennessee Titans linebacker
Age 22 | 6–2, 234 | rookie NFL season | UNC 2020–23
Roster situation — Third-string inside linebacker
Season statistics — 2 games, 2 special-teams tackles
42–19 loss at Washington — 1 tackle on kickoff coverage
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday vs. Jacksonville, CBS
Mack Hollins, Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Age 31 | 6–4, 221 | 8th NFL season | UNC 2013–16
Roster situation — Starting left wide receiver ahead of Keon Coleman
Season statistics — 11 games, 18 catches, 224 yards (44 longest), 3 touchdowns; 1 tackle; 1 special-teams tackle; 1 special-teams fumble recovery
Buffalo hosts San Francisco on Sunday night
Week 14 — 4:25 Sunday at Los Angeles Chargers, Fox
Sam Howell, Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Age 24 | 6–1, 225 | 3rd NFL season | UNC 2019–21
Roster situation — Second-string QB behind Geno Smith
Season statistics — 1 game, one snap
26–21 win at New York Jets — Didn’t play
Week 14 — 4:05 Sunday at Arizona, CBS
Mike Hughes, Atlanta Falcons cornerback
Age 27 | 5–10, 191 | 7th NFL season | UNC 2015
Roster situation — Starting left cornerback ahead of Clark Phillips III
Season statistics — 10 games, 34 tackles, 8 assists, 3 tackles for losses, 3 passes defended
17–13 loss vs. Los Angeles Chargers — Inactive for the game with a neck injury
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday at Minnesota, Fox
Drake Maye, New England Patriots quarterback
Age 22 | 6–4, 225 | rookie NFL season | UNC 2021–23
Roster situation —-Starting QB ahead of Jacoby Brissett
Season statistics — 9 games, 172 of 256 (67.2%), 1,696 yards (40 longest), 11 TDs, 8 INTs, 25 sacks for 175; 38 carries, 345 yards (41 longest), 1 TD; 1 tackle
25–24 loss vs. Indianapolis — Started; 24 of 30, 238 yards (29 longest), 1 TD, 1 INT, 4 sacks for 26 yards, 96.9 passer rating; 5 carries, 49 yards (41 longest); 20.42 fantasy points
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 4:25 Sunday, Dec. 15, at Arizona, CBS
M.J. Stewart, Houston Texans safety
Age 28 | 5–11, 205 | 7th NFL season | UNC 2014–17
Roster situation — Second-string strong safety
Season statistics — 11 games, 1 tackle, 1 fumble recovery, 1 special-teams tackle, 1 special-teams assist
23–20 win at Jacksonville — Played off bench with no statistics
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at New York Giants, CBS
Chazz Surratt, New York Jets linebacker
Age 27 | 6–2, 233 | 4th NFL season | UNC 2017–20
Roster situation — Third-string middle linebacker
Season statistics — 12 games, 13 tackles, 2 assists, 2 tackles for losses, 1 QB hit, 2 special-teams tackles, 3 special-teams assists
26–21 loss vs. Seattle — 1 tackle, 1 assist
Week 14 — 1 p.m. Sunday at Miami, CBS
Mitch Trubisky, Buffalo Bills quarterback
Age 30 | 6–2, 220 | 8th NFL season | UNC 2014–16
Roster situation — Second-string QB behind Josh Allen
Season statistics — 6 games, 2 of 3, 5 yards; 7 carries, -7 yards (seven kneel-downs)
Buffalo hosts San Francisco on Sunday night
Week 14 — 4:25 Sunday at Los Angeles Chargers, Fox
Tez Walker, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Age 23 | 6–1, 198 | rookie NFL season | UNC 2023
Roster situation — Second-string right wide receiver behind Rashod Bateman
Season statistics — 4 games, 1 special-teams tackle
24–19 loss vs. Philadelphia — Not active for the game
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at New York Giants, CBS
Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos running back
Age 24 | 5–10, 220 | 4th NFL season | UNC 2018–20
Roster situation — Starting running back ahead of Samaje Perine
Season statistics — 12 games, 120 carries, 445 yards (20 longest), 3 TDs; 37 catches, 256 yards (34 longest); 2 fumbles
Denver hosts Cleveland at 8:15 Monday night, ABC, ESPN
Week 14 — Open date; Week 15: 4:25 Sunday, Dec. 15, vs. Indianapolis, CBS
On PUP list
Pittsburgh linebacker Cole Holcomb (recovering from left knee injury)
On injured reserve
Houston running back British Brooks (had season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus)
Detroit wide receiver Antoine Green (concussion)
Las Vegas defensive tackle Tomari Fox
Dallas offensive lineman Asim Richards (ankle)
On practice squads
Arizona running back Michael Carter
Arizona right tackle Charlie Heck
Waived during training camp
Offensive lineman Marcus McKethan by the New York Giants
Cornerback Kyler McMichael by the Pittsburgh Steelers
Defensive end Myles Murphy by the Arizona Cardinals
Offensive lineman Spencer Rolland by the Minnesota Vikings
Linebacker Andre Smith by the Denver Broncos
Photo via @Patriots
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