Maye absorbed four sacks and four more QB hits from the Texans, who also flogged his teammates over a 41-21 finish. Patriots leadership believed Maye’s mobility and confidence would protect him from the punishment they had invited by dropping him behind the league’s worst offensive line.

Drake Maye made his first NFL start in Week 6 against the Texans. The Patriots didn't win, but the rookie flashed potential in the loss.

The Drake Maye Era has been slowly loading in New England, and on Sunday we finally saw the rookie start a game for the Patriots, coming in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett was benched after a 1-4 start in favor of the No.