Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye sparks second-half comeback with three TDs; Josh Downs scores

Posted Nov 2, 2026
Drake Maye needed a half to find his footing in Miami. Once he did, the former UNC quarterback supplied every touchdown New England needed. Maye threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score Sunday, rallying the Patriots to a 24-19 victory over the Dolphins. Josh Downs also reached the end zone, scoring Indianapolis’ only touchdown. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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