"But that doesn't mean this Patriots-Falcons matchup lacks intrigue, mostly because of the anticipation to see what Most Valuable Player candidate Drake Maye will achieve this week. Maye, who has made the second-year leap in a manner so spectacular that even the most optimistic Patriots fan could not have imagined it, has thrown for 2,026 yards and 15 touchdowns against just three interceptions, leads the NFL in completion percentage (a staggering 75.2) and passer rating (118.7), while also running for 250 yards and two touchdowns."
"Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who went eighth overall in the 2024 draft, five picks after Maye, missed the Dolphins loss with a bone bruise in his knee. The Falcons are hopeful that he'll be ready to go Sunday, but if not, immobile veteran Kirk Cousins, who went 21 of 31 for 173 yards against the Dolphins, would get his second straight start."
The 6-2 Patriots host the Falcons with Drake Maye seeking to extend his MVP-caliber play. Maye has thrown for 2,026 yards and 15 touchdowns with just three interceptions, leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.2) and passer rating (118.7), and has rushed for 250 yards and two touchdowns. Maye has produced seven consecutive games with a passer rating over 100. The Falcons' pass defense ranks first in the league but allowed four touchdown passes to Tua Tagovailoa in a 34-10 loss. Michael Penix Jr. missed that game with a bone bruise, and Kirk Cousins could start if Penix is unavailable.
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