Drake Maye Throws Five Touchdowns, Leads Patriots to 42-10 Win Over Jets
On December 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, NJ, Drake Maye delivered an impressive performance by throwing five touchdown passes and leading the New England Patriots to a 42-10 victory over the New York Jets. Maye completed 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards, achieving a perfect passer rating of 157.0, and was sacked only once during the game.
The Patriots' first-half touchdowns were scored by Austin Hooper on a 2-yard run, Rhamondre Stevenson, Stefon Diggs, and Hunter Henry, with an additional 10-yard touchdown pass to Efton Chism III. Joshua Dobbs substituted for Maye late in the game.
Maye's five touchdown passes mark the first time a Patriots quarterback has reached that number since Tom Brady's five-touchdown game against the Houston Texans in 2017, which included 378 passing yards. Prior to this game, Maye had recorded only one 300+ yard game this season, which was just the previous week against the Baltimore Ravens, where he completed 31 of 44 passes for 380 yards and two touchdowns.
With this victory, the Patriots improved their season record to 13-3, securing their first 13-win season since 2016. The team will next face the Miami Dolphins at home to conclude the regular season. Fox News highlighted Maye’s outstanding performance as a strong case for his NFL MVP candidacy.
