With one more what-if of a loss, the Patriots thudded to 3-10 after falling to the bold-to-the-point-of-envy Colts.

The New England Patriots suffered their latest heartbreaking loss of the Drake Maye era on Sunday, falling to the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 25-24. Howeve

Maye was diplomatic after Jerod Mayo opted to try a last-second, 68-yard field goal. Maybe next year, Maye will voice vote for a Hail Mary.

One Patriots 2024 draft pick, other than quarterback Drake Maye, could finish his rookie season in a promising fashion. Guard Layden Robinson, who was benched twice this season, started at left guard for the first time in his NFL career in Sunday’s loss to the Colts, and head coach Jerod Mayo came away impressed.

Following the game, rookie quarterback Drake Maye spoke out with a brutal two-word response to the loss. "It's heartbreak," Maye stated. No team likes to lose. New England has done plenty of losing this season and it is obviously getting old for them.

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Maye made the most of a collapsing pocket by scrambling behind the left guard for 41 yards. He weaved his way through Colts defenders, setting the Patriots up in good field position. The drive ended with a field goal, but Maye once again showed off his explosive running ability.

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The Patriots lost once again on Sunday, but there were plenty of positives to take away from their offensive performance, when rookie Drake Maye had one of his most efficient games of the season, going 24-of-30 for 238 yards with a touchdown and interception while scrambling five times for 59 yards.

Even as the losses mount for the Patriots, Maye continues to shine. Because the franchise got that pick right, the future is bright.

Former New England Patriots running back James White shared his thoughts on rookie quarterback Drake Maye during an episode of “The Money Down Podcast.” The North Carolina product has been making waves across the league with multiple veterans singing his praises on a weekly basis. You can now add the three-time Super Bowl champion to that list.