There wasn’t much to cheer about for Patriots fans during their team’s 24-3 loss to the Jets on Thursday night, but they at least got a look at rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Maye was selected No. 3 overall out of North Carolina in this year’s NFL Draft and has been the team’s backup behind Jacoby Brissett thus far.
But on the last drive of the game, the Patriots handed Maye his debut as he led the team 46 yards down the field.
The rookie had some decent moments, as he completed 4-of-8 passes for 22 yards, but also took two sacks as the Jets defense put him under pressure.
His first pass also came close to being intercepted.
The drive got to the Jets’ seven-yard line before Maye was sacked for a second time and New England let the clock run out.
The night didn’t go a whole lot better for Brissett through most of four quarters, as he threw for just 98 yards and took five sacks himself.
The Jets absolutely dominated the time of possession in the game, holding the ball for over 40 minutes, and it was ultimately a comfortable night for the hosts.
On the other end of the quarterbacking spectrum, Aaron Rodgers had his best night yet for the Jets as he tossed 281 yards and two touchdowns.
He also added 18 rushing yards as he continues to look more comfortable following the Achilles tear he suffered in Week 1 last year.
Maye waited for Rodgers to finish his post-game interview with Amazon to greet the legendary quarterback on the field, saying ‘I’m waiting for the GOAT” according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
