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Drake Maye Poised to Chase Rare Back-to-Back Completion-Percentage Title

Josh McDaniels' retained role gives Maye a second year to internalize the offense, with the team's pursuit of A.J. Brown set to determine his top receiving weapon

Overview

  • Maye led the NFL with a 72.0% completion rate in 2025 and can become the first Patriots quarterback to lead the league in completion percentage in consecutive seasons if he repeats that mark.
  • Coaching continuity under Josh McDaniels is widely credited by teammates and former players for speeding Maye's reads and progressions as he enters his third NFL season.
  • New England cut Stefon Diggs in March and signed Romeo Doubs as a stopgap, leaving the receiver room unsettled without a clear No. 1 target.
  • League sources reported by multiple outlets say a trade for A.J. Brown is being tracked to occur on or after June 1, but competing interest from teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs makes that acquisition uncertain.
  • Maye's 2025 breakout—4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a Super Bowl trip—sets high expectations and means roster moves this offseason will materially affect his ability to sustain or improve his efficiency.