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Drake Maye Shines Despite Illness, Hits 4,000 Yards

12/30/2025

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Drake Maye starred in Week 17 against the Jets with a 157 passer rating, guiding a victory.
He battled a cough and congestion but still delivered a standout performance.
Maye downplayed his illness, saying, "I was just a little bit – runny nose, a little bit of a cough."
The 12th game with a passer rating over 100 pushed his passing yards above 4,000, earning the nickname "4K Maye."

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Story summary

Drake Maye starred in Week 17 against the Jets with a 157 passer rating, guiding a victory.
He battled a cough and congestion but still delivered a standout performance.
Maye downplayed his illness, saying, "I was just a little bit – runny nose, a little bit of a cough."
The 12th game with a passer rating over 100 pushed his passing yards above 4,000, earning the nickname "4K Maye."