Drake Maye again showed off his improvisational abilities and was again very efficient. But, again, it was in another New England loss on the same day Tez Walker scored his first NFL touchdown.
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Tar Heels in NFL: Maye efficient in another breakout performance, but in a loss
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.
Tar Heels in NFL: After fiery speech to his offense last week, Maye outplays Williams in Pats win; Hollins, Downs have big games
After delivering a fiery speech to New England’s offense last week, Drake Maye led the Patriots to their second win in three games, while a pair of wide receivers — Mack Hollins and Josh Downs — matched each others’ big games in Buffalo’s win at Indianapolis.
Tar Heels in NFL: Big day for Downs; Maye runs for TD but gets concussion
A huge day for Indianapolis wide receiver Josh Downs and a terrific start for rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye were overshadowed by a controversial hit that gave Maye a concussion.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye sets franchise record and tosses two TD passes but Pats lose
In another rough Sunday for the New England Patriots, rookie quarterback Drake Maye continued to be their bright spot, setting the franchise record for touchdown passes in his first two starts.
Javonte Williams runs for two TDs in best game of the season as Broncos roll
It was more of the classic Javonte Williams on Thursday night, and that was a big reason why the Denver Broncos rolled to a 33–10 victory at New Orleans on Thursday night.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye shows off his versatility impressively with 3 TD passes in first start
In his first start Sunday for the New England Patriots, rookie quarterback Drake Maye impressively showed the NFL world that he will be a star. He was accurate on deep passes, scrambled for nice gains on runs, and even demonstrated his tackling skills in the Patriots’ 31–21 home loss to Houston.
Tar Heels in NFL: Downs dazzling, productive in Colts win; Javonte Williams felt like it was ‘old days’ as he shakes early-season slump
Javonte Williams had his best game of the season, “feeling like the old days,” and Josh Downs had a huge day, leading their teams to Week 4 victories on Sunday.
In year that began with heartbreak, Gio Bernard takes on Ironman challenge
Giovani Bernard will again wear a helmet and show off his athletic ability on Sunday, as he did for 10 NFL seasons. But it will be unlike any football challenge.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye, Downs, Stewart and Heck make season debuts in Week 3; Brooks gets first NFL carry
Indianapolis’ Josh Downs finally made his season debut and Houston’s British Brooks got his first NFL carry during Week 3, but there wasn’t much production from former Tar Heels.
Tar Heels in NFL: Chandler has big day in Vikings’ win; potential Howell-Maye battle doesn’t happen
Ty Chandler ran for 82 yards and Javonte Williams collected 62 total yards to highlight Week 2, but what would have been a compelling matchup between Sam Howell and Drake Maye never materialized.
Tar Heels in NFL: Hollins’ TD catch, Brooks’ big hit highlight Week 1 as Maye watches
Mack Hollins’ touchdown reception, British Brooks’ impressive hit and Mike Hughes’ big day highlighted Week 1 of the NFL season for Carolina alums. All three quarterbacks watched as the starters playing ahead of them led their teams to victories.
Tar Heels in NFL: 21 on rosters, including five likely starters, three of those WRs
There was plenty of good news for UNC alums heading into Week 1 of the NFL season, with 21 on rosters — five expected to start — and two on practice squads.
Tar Heels in NFL: Brooks among 20 to make NFL rosters; Carter one of eight waived
NFL cut day brought joy and heartbreak for former Carolina players. Running back Michael Carter was among eight players waived Tuesday as NFL rosters were cut to 53 players, but rookies British Brooks, Storm Duck, Amari Gainer and Cedric Gray were among the 20 UNC alums to earn roster spots.
Maye, one of eight rookie Tar Heels and 28 UNC alums in camps, takes first NFL snap Thursday
The much-anticipated New England Patriots debut of rookie quarterback Drake Maye will highlight Thursday’s games when the NFL exhibition schedule gets into full swing next weekend. One of eight rookie UNC alums and 28 Tar Heels in camps, Maye will get his first pro snaps in the Patriots’ 7 p.m. home game (WRAZ, NFL Network) against the Carolina Panthers.
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