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Drake Maye Impresses NFL Fans With Athleticism In Patriots’ Preseason Loss To Eagles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

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Drake Maye Impresses NFL Fans With Athleticism In Patriots’ Preseason Loss To Eagles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats & Rumors

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots attempts a pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

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Drake Maye has scored his first touchdown in the NFL.

After failing to reach the end zone in his first practice game, the New England Patriots quarterback managed to score on the ground against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.

The Eagles won 14-13, but Maye received some praise after the game from Eagles star Jalen Hurts:

The quarterback’s best play came in the second quarter, when he completed a four-yard rush that gave the Pats a 10-3 lead.

In total, he carried the ball four times for 15 yards and passed for 47 yards, completing six of his 11 passes.

Maye’s passing skills were on full display when he played in the NFL after a successful career at North Carolina, but he reminded fans he has the athleticism to be dangerous on the ground Thursday.

Brayden Ilie @sickpill96

Drake Maye has the kind of athleticism we haven’t seen in New England in a LONG time

CoachSwami @Moonlight Vami

Drake Maye did 8 things on that one drive that no NE QB has done since Cam.

Chad Graff @ChadGraff

Drake Maye’s first NFL (preseason) touchdown comes on a run, after he holds the ball on a zone read.
The Patriots O-line has struggled at times, but Maye’s athleticism shines through in those moments and he’s good in action.

Chris Metselaar @By ChrisMason

The Patriots can enjoy Drake Maye’s athleticism.

Allie barefoot @bare feet

Drake Maye shows off his athleticism in his first series of NFL preseason week 2 – awesome

FantasyScape Podcast @Fantasy landscape_

Someone tell Drake Maye that his rushing production does NOT translate to the NFL

Mat St.Jean @mattstdream

Saw a LOT of it for Drake Maye at UNC. He had 16 rushing touchdowns in college, and the Tar Heels loved using his rushing ability in the red zone to stress defenses.

Z-BO @OtisTheMango

Drake Maye Rushing TUDDY🏈🏈🏈lowkey we back

Mike D. @mdouglas19

Drake Maye is the future and should be there in week one @Patriots

RattlerDaOne⚜️ @Reverend ALplaya

Start Drake Maye I’ve seen enough

Zach Bibeau @z_bibeau

Drake Maye brings a dynamic to the offense that Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe didn’t have. Athletic, strong-armed QB with a variety of arm angles

Colin @Colin0515

It’s too early to tell how likely he is to become a QB, but Drake Maye is already significantly more athletic than Mac Jones

While Maye’s bread and butter is finding receivers through the air, he could establish himself as a solid rushing threat as he continues to develop. During his time with the Tar Heels, he amassed 1,140 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He’ll look to take the ground attack to the next level with the Patriots.

So far in the preseason, Maye has 66 passing yards on 8 of 13 passing, along with 15 rushing yards and a touchdown. He has seen limited action in two games, but he has given fans confidence that he can have a successful rookie year if the Patriots look to him this season.

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