Despite being listed on the injury report with a knee injury, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye insists he will not miss their showdown with the Jaguars at the NFL London Games.
Speaking to the media across the pond, the rookie said he’s “feeling good.” Ready for Sunday.’
When asked about the injury, Maye kept his answer simple and remained adamant about putting on a show for the NFL’s British fanbase.
“Injuries are something you don’t really try to share with the media,” Maye said. ‘I’m looking forward to Sunday.’
Maye was promoted to starting quarterback after Jacoby Brissett’s unimpressive streak was put to rest following a 15–10 loss to the Miami Dolphins on October 6.
Drake Maye insisted he is ready to play against the Jaguars in London despite a knee injury
Maye made his first start for the Patriots on October 13 in a 41–21 loss to the Houston Texans
After winning their opening match against the Cincinnati BengalsNew England lost their next four outings to the Seahawks, Jets, 49ers and Dolphins.
The North Carolina product showed flashes of his potential in his first start against the Houston Texans. However, the Patriots would still lose the game 41-21.
Maye completed 20 of 33 attempts for 243 yards and three touchdowns. On the other hand, he was intercepted twice and sacked four times in their losing effort in Foxborough.
His only other appearance was a loss to the Jets on September 9. The No. 3 overall pick completed four of eight attempts for 22 yards and was sacked twice in a 24-3 demolition.
Maye got the starting nod after Jacoby Brissett got off to an unimpressive start
Brissett was named the starting quarterback for the Patriots in their first season since the departure of Bill Belichick, despite drafting Maye in the offseason.
In his ninth year in the NFL, Brissett was favored over Maye because of his experience. After being drafted by New England in 2016, Brissett spent four seasons in Indianapolis before serving one-year stints in Miami, Cleveland and Washington before returning to Foxborough.
The Patriots haven’t made the playoffs since 2021, when they lost to the Buffalo Bills in the Wildcard round.