**Drake Maye has thrown just 4 passing touchdowns through the Patriots' first four games of the 2026 season (73-of-117 for 854 yards, 7 interceptions), a sharp drop from his 31-TD output in 17 games during the 2025 campaign.** Early struggles featured heavy turnovers and low scoring, with zero TDs in Weeks 2 and 3 amid a 1-2 start, though he rebounded with a three-touchdown, 269-yard performance in the Week 4 win at Buffalo. Key context includes injuries to wide receiver A.J. Brown (high ankle sprain on IR), offensive line depth issues, and missing practice time for running back Rhamondre Stevenson and receiver Mack Hollins. The offense, coordinated by Josh McDaniels, has shown signs of stabilizing, and Maye has stated it is beginning to reach its potential ahead of Week 5 against the Raiders. Schedule strength, receiver health, and continued reduction in interceptions will shape his season-long total.