Maye is dealing with a hand injury and New England would secure the No. 1 pick with a loss, but he is expected to start and finish the finale.
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Drake Maye, other Patriots starters expected to play season finale
Coach Jerod Mayo addresses speculation that the team might sit out some of its top players, given that a loss to Buffalo would clinch the No. 1 overall draft pick.
Drake Maye confident Patriots can turn it around in 2025
New England is 3-13 and players are expressing their frustrations, but Maye, who was the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, thinks things will get better.
Patriots need to sit quarterback Drake Maye in finale
New England’s goal Sunday should be securing the No. 1 pick in the draft, not beating Buffalo’s backups.
Tom Caron: High and lows in Boston sports in 2024
The Celtics won Banner 18, the Red Sox landed an ace, the Bruins fired a coach and the Patriots are just not good.
Patriots face more coaching questions after blowout loss
It may be time for another former player to take the reins in New England.
Patriots suffer sixth straight loss, losing to Chargers, 40-7
Justin Herbert throws three touchdown passes and Los Angeles routs New England.
Chargers hoping to avoid letdown against Patriots
Los Angeles can clinch a playoff spot with a win against New England, which has lost five straight.
Cole Strange ready to step in at center for Patriots
Ben Brown, New England’s starter, is in concussion protocol, putting Strange in line to make his first start of the season — and his first career start as a center.
Patriots squander strong start in 24-21 loss to Bills
After jumping out to a 14-0 lead, three second half turnovers seal New England’s fate.