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Drake Maye’s historic performance in Patriots blowout win strengthens MVP case
Drake Maye was standing on the sideline at MetLife Stadium when he became reflective on Sunday. The quarterback has come a long way in two NFL seasons. It was in this stadium where Maye made his NFL debut, playing in the fourth quarter of the Patriots’ Week 3 loss to the Jets last year. The then-rookie QB completed 4-of-8 passes for 22 yards. (
Mass Live)
Chansky’s Notebook: Quarterback Eras
Let’s compare
Drake Maye to Tom Brady and Matt Stafford. The former superstar at UNC and current MVP candidate in the NFL has similarities that go back 25 years and through this season. Maye and Brady became starting quarterbacks in their second NFL seasons. Maye’s long-term success is to be determined, but he has had a fast start comparable to TB12. (
Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heels in NFL: Drake Maye looking like MVP as he makes more NFL history
It was a perfect example of why
Drake Maye should be NFL MVP. Maye made more NFL and New England Patriots history, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes and leading the team to touchdowns on all six of his drives in a 42-10 thrashing of the New York Jets on Sunday. His QBR of 99.8 was the highest since the metric was first kept in 2006. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Patriots WR Mack Hollins placed on injured reserve
New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins, who started 13 games and was third on the team in receptions and receiving yards, was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hollins hadn't practiced all week after landing on the injury report because of his abdomen. This season, Hollins has played 68% of the Patriots' offensive snaps, more than any receiver. (
ESPN)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Luka Bogavac's Importance, Bobby Petrino, Football Transfer Portal
UNC Basketball's ACC title hopes hinge on
Luka Bogavac’s next step. Can he become a consistent difference-maker in ACC play? Plus, Isaac Schade discusses
Seth Trimble’s race to 1,000 career points, what Bobby Petrino could bring as offensive coordinator, and the impact of QB
Bryce Baker entering the transfer portal.
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Sat Dec 27, 2025
LB Tomon Fox Waived By New York Giants
The New York Giants waived linebacker
Tomon Fox from their 53-player roster Tuesday. The team signed Fox to the active roster on Monday ahead of the game against the Patriots. He played eight defensive snaps and 16 on special teams with one tackle. Fox has appeared in five games and made one start this season, his fourth season with the Giants. (
NBC Sports)
Top Stories of 2025: Bill Belichick’s Debut Season with UNC Football Backfires
Allegations of fake news. Secret trips to Saudi Arabia. Morning Ludacris concerts. These were just some of the sensational headlines floating over Kenan Stadium this past season. And if you’ve noticed, none are about football. Welcome to Chapel Bill, Year 1. The offseason was as dramatic – perhaps even more so – than North Carolina’s actual games. (
Chapelboro.com)
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez plans return to Tar Heels in 2026
Quarterback
Gio Lopez is expected to remain at UNC for another season in 2026. Last season, Lopez completed 65% of his passes for 1,747 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions while leading an offense that ranked 119th nationally in scoring and averaged 19 points per game. The Tar Heels scored more than 27 in a game once last season. (
MSN.com)
Alijah Huzzie Promoted to Houston Texans' 5-Man Roster
The Houston Texans have promoted rookie cornerback
Alijah Huzzie to the active roster from the practice squad. A North Carolina standout who transferred from East Tennessee State, Huzzie had two interceptions in a win over Pitt last season and returned two punts for 82 yards and a TD. At East Tennessee State, he was named a first-team All-American. (
Click2Houston)
Patriots' Drake Maye Reacts to Pro Bowl Selection
New England quarterback
Drake Maye is enjoying the type of NFL season of which most of his peers may only dream. In addition to leading his team to an impressive 12-3 record, as well as their first playoff berth since 2021, Maye also ranks within the league’s top five full-time QBs in total passing yards and TDs, and leads the NFL in completion percentage. (
Sports Illustrated)