Drake Maye has thrown just four passing touchdowns through four games in the 2026 regular season, including a three-touchdown rebound in Week 4 against the Bills after three straight outings with one or fewer scores. The Patriots sit at 2-2 amid ongoing issues with turnovers, a depleted receiving corps featuring A.J. Brown’s extended absence and other injuries, and offensive line challenges that have limited downfield opportunities. Maye’s 2025 breakout of 31 touchdowns came with stronger supporting cast stability and an easier schedule; the current 2026 outlook depends on how quickly the offense stabilizes around its young quarterback and whether additional weapons return before midseason.