Drake Maye continues to make history, Patriots keep winning; Josh Downs catches TD pass

Posted Oct 13, 2025
On Sunday, Drake Maye, who might be one of the best quarterback in the NFL through six weeks, led the New England Patriots to their third consecutive victory on the same day that Josh Downs caught his first touchdown pass of the season. In the Patriots’ 25-19 victory at New Orleans on Sunday, Maye went 18-of-26 for 261 yards and three touchdowns. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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