**Drake Maye has thrown just four passing touchdowns through four 2026 games for the 2-2 Patriots, a sharp drop from his 31 in 17 games the prior year.** Early inefficiency, including seven interceptions and a 62.4% completion rate, stemmed from decision-making lapses and lower yards per attempt, though he rebounded with three touchdowns in a Week 4 win over Buffalo. New additions A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs strengthen the receiving corps around the 24-year-old, while the offense operates under Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels. Maye has denied lingering effects from a prior shoulder issue and practiced fully. The remaining schedule features a mix of divisional and road tests that could influence volume and efficiency, with his dual-threat rushing adding another dimension but no rushing scores yet this season.