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Drake Maye Earns No. 11 Spot on NFL Top 100

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Drake Maye ranked No. 11 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.
He threw for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, eight interceptions and rushed for 450 yards with four touchdowns.
He finished second in MVP voting and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
The Patriots finished 14-3 in 2025, captured the AFC East and fell 29-13 to Seattle in Super Bowl LX.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the New England Patriots, after a 1-3 start, finished 11-5 and won Super Bowl XXXVI, launching a dynasty when sixth-round rookie Tom Brady replaced injured Drew Bledsoe and posted an 11-3 record as starter. The rookie-driven turnaround sets a precedent for hopes that another newcomer, such as Drake Maye, could revive Patriots success in the 2020s.

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Story summary

Drake Maye ranked No. 11 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026.
He threw for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, eight interceptions and rushed for 450 yards with four touchdowns.
He finished second in MVP voting and earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.
The Patriots finished 14-3 in 2025, captured the AFC East and fell 29-13 to Seattle in Super Bowl LX.

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