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Drake Maye ranked eighth among NFL quarterbacks by The Athletic

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Drake Maye ranked eighth among NFL quarterbacks by The Athletic
Summary

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been ranked eighth in The Athletic’s annual quarterback rankings, as voted on by 50 league executives and coaches. Maye threw for 4,394 yards last season, leading the league in completion rate at 72 percent. He was a runner-up for the AP NFL MVP award, narrowly missing out to Matthew Stafford. The Patriots have made several offensive improvements, including signing A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, which could enhance Maye's performance this season.

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  • •Drake Maye was ranked eighth in The Athletic's QB rankings
  • •He threw for 4,394 yards and led in completion rate
  • •Maye was the AP NFL MVP runner-up last season
  • •Patriots made significant offensive additions ahead of the 2026 season
  • •A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs are among new offensive signings
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots' Drake Maye snubbed from top five in latest QB rankings
What they're saying
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Not everyone is ready to call Patriots All-Pro quarterback Drake Maye a top-five player at his position.

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