Former NFL receiver questions Drake Maye's surge after Patriots' win over Jets
Pats Pulpit reported that the New England Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-16 at Gillette Stadium on October 16. According to NESN, a former NFL receiver suggested that quarterback Drake Maye's recent surge — ten touchdowns and one interception in three weeks — may be inflated by facing weaker defenses. Yahoo Sports noted that the Jets had blitzed on 38% of defensive plays this season, prompting the Patriots to rely on Maye's passing attack. CBS Sports reported that New England entered the game with several key injuries while Jets quarterback Geno Smith had not thrown an interception in his first five starts.
Pats Pulpit projected a comfortable Patriots victory, and Boston Sports Journal confirmed the matchup was set for a 1 p. m. kickoff at Gillette Stadium.