Drake Maye’s Rise to QB6 | New England Patriots News

Drake Maye’s soaring rise continues as FOX Sports ranks him sixth among NFL quarterbacks for 2026—behind Mahomes, Jackson, and Allen but ahead of many veterans. Just his second year, he led the Patriots to a Super Bowl, throwing for 4,000+ yards and 31 TDs while battling a shoulder injury in the AFC Championship. Now, with elite WR A.J. Brown added via trade, Maye’s offense is primed for even more explosive plays. Opening against last year’s Super Bowl foe, the Seahawks, Maye—just 23—is poised to prove he’s learned from last season’s close call. With a revamped roster and sky-high potential, the Patriots could be headed back to the big game—and Maye might just be the engine driving them there. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d043f1e9e2b43eb2