Drake Maye scores Patriots' first touchdown against Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Drake Maye led the New England Patriots on a 74-yard drive, culminating in a touchdown run from 7 yards out during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers. Prior to this scoring drive, the Patriots struggled in the first quarter with two punts and a turnover on downs. The score now stands at 10-7 in favor of the Panthers. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel successfully challenged the ruling that Maye was down at the one-yard line, resulting in the touchdown being awarded after review. Maye has completed 8 of 10 passes for 76 yards so far in the game.
- •Patriots trail 10-7 in the second quarter
- •Drake Maye's touchdown run came after a 74-yard drive
- •Two punts and a turnover marked first quarter for New England
- •Maye's passing stats: 8 completions, 76 yards
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye's touchdown run has Patriots on the scoreboard
"The Patriots had two punts and turned it over on downs on their three first-quarter possessions.
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