Maye Faces Mile High Challenge: Can He Elevate the Patriots?
The column argues Drake Maye has been shaky in his three playoff games against top-5 defenses, with turnovers and low efficiency, and the Patriots still rely on a strong defense. Now he must elevate his decision-making and ball security at altitude in Denver to beat the Broncos; a clean game with a few elite plays could push New England toward San Francisco, while another turnover-prone performance could doom the trek. The piece also notes the Broncos’ pass defense may be overrated and that blocking them could be key if Maye can manage the game.
