The final week of the regular season meant MVP candidate Drake Maye didn’t play the entire game, and reserves around the league got plenty of playing time. Taking advantage of the latter were Mitch Trubisky, British Brooks and Alijah Huzzie.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Maye looking like MVP as he makes more NFL history with 5 TD passes in nearly flawless performance
It was a perfect example of why Drake Maye should be the NFL MVP — a nearly flawless performance.
Tar Heels in NFL: More history for Maye in clinching playoff berth with first 300-yard game; Hampton outduels Williams
On a day when Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams, Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.
Hot Maye start ends with frustration; Williams, Downs score TDs; Carter, Hampton productive
Drake Maye showed flashes of brilliance and resilience in New England’s 35–31 loss to Buffalo on Sunday, a game that started with promise but ended in frustration.
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams reaches 1,000 rushing yards for first time; Hampton returns with TD reception; Richards hurt
Week 14 of the NFL season began with one former Carolina running back surpassing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, and ended with another scoring on a touchdown reception on his first drive after returning from injured reserve.
Maye delivers again with 2 TD passes in 10th straight Pats win
There were more amazing passes for Drake Maye, more “MVP” chants in the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive victory. It bookended nicely a long Week 13 that included a solid Thanksgiving Day game for Javonte Williams in a Dallas Cowboys victory.
Maye overcomes tough start to throw for career-high 294 yards, extend Pats’ streak to nine
Drake Maye said his game Sunday was about battling back from adversity. He threw for a career-high 294 yards and a touchdown in New England’s 26–20 come-from-behind win over Cincinnati to extend the Patriots’ win streak to nine. But his day started with an interception that was returned for a touchdown on the opening drive, the first pick-six of his career.
MVP chants rain down as Maye extends Pats’ win streak to 8
Drake Maye didn’t just manage the game Thursday night. He commanded it, and the Gillette Stadium crowd let him know it.
Maye’s numbers dip, but he leads Pats to 7th straight win; Stewart hurt
No matter what numbers Drake Maye puts up, he just keeps winning. Maye led New England to a 28–16 victory Sunday at Tampa Bay for the 8–2 Patriots’ seventh consecutive win, giving them a 1½-game lead atop the AFC East.
Maye overcomes mistakes, extends Pats’ streak to six; Gray has monster game
Drake Maye didn’t have his best day, but it was enough to lead New England to its sixth consecutive victory.
Maye prompts ‘MVP’ chants after throwing 3 TD passes, joining elite company in rout
You might be able to slow down Drake Maye for one half. But with the way he’s playing, even the No. 1-ranked defense in the NFL can’t do it for an entire game. After the Cleveland Browns kept Maye from producing a touchdown in the first half, he threw three in the third quarter as the New England Patriots (6–2) turned a two-point halftime lead into a blowout on their way to a 32–13 home win on Sunday.
Maye sets Pats’ accuracy record with another historic performance in fourth straight victory
Drake Maye took his share of hits but kept hitting receivers with stunning precision and range, leading the New England Patriots to their fourth consecutive victory — and making more history in the process.
Maye continues to make history with dazzling play, Pats keep winning; Downs catches TD pass
Every week, Drake Maye displays magical performances and makes history along the way. On Sunday, Maye, who might be the best quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, led the New England Patriots to their third consecutive victory on the same day that Josh Downs caught his first touchdown pass of the season.
Williams has career-best rushing day; big Maye win; Carter scores; Hampton hurt
On Sunday afternoon, it felt like 2020 when Javonte Williams and Michael Carter were scoring touchdowns for Carolina. Sunday night, Drake Maye showed he’s poised to be a star in the NFL.
Carter expected to start for Cardinals after two running backs go on IR
Michael Carter could go from practice squad one week, to getting one carry the next week, to starting this week. That wild turn of events was set into motion because the Arizona Cardinals first placed running back James Conner on injured reserve on Sept. 23 with a foot injury, and then placed Trey Benson on injured reserve on Monday with a knee injury.
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