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Patriots’ Drake Maye Posts 113.5 Passer Rating, MVP Vote

9/9/2026

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Coach Mike Vrabel says Patriots will avoid a post-Super Bowl backslide in 2026.
Quarterback Drake Maye posted a league-best 113.5 passer rating and a franchise-record 72% completion rate.
Maye threw 31 touchdown passes, added four rushing scores, and finished second in MVP voting.
Patriots signed veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown to boost Maye’s passing attack.
Vrabel warned the run defense could weaken after Khyiris Tonga left.

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Coach Mike Vrabel says Patriots will avoid a post-Super Bowl backslide in 2026.
Quarterback Drake Maye posted a league-best 113.5 passer rating and a franchise-record 72% completion rate.
Maye threw 31 touchdown passes, added four rushing scores, and finished second in MVP voting.
Patriots signed veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown to boost Maye’s passing attack.
Vrabel warned the run defense could weaken after Khyiris Tonga left.