Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye dazzles for Patriots; Tez Walker scores TD on first NFL reception

Posted Dec 16, 2024
Quarterback Drake Maye showed off his improvisational abilities and was again very efficient. But, it was also in another New England loss on the same day former Tar Heel teammate and current Ravens receiver Tez Walker scored his first NFL touchdown. Maye connected on 19 of 23 passes for 202 yards and a TD in the Patriots’ 30-17 loss at Arizona. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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