Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye outplays Caleb Williams in Patriots win; Hollins, Downs have big games

Posted Nov 10, 2024
After delivering a fiery speech to New England’s offense last week, Drake Maye led the Patriots to their second win in three games, while former UNC receivers Mack Hollins and Josh Downs had big games in Buffalo’s win at Indianapolis. Maye won a battle with fellow first-round NFL draft pick rookie Caleb Williams in New England’s 19-3 win at Chicago. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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