QB: Drake Maye - NE

2024 Season Summary

Games & Playing Time

• Appeared in 13 games (12 starts)

• Patriots went 3–9 in his starts

Passing Production

• Completed 225 of 338 attempts (66.6%)

• 2,276 passing yards

• 15 touchdowns, 10 interceptions

• Passer rating: 88.1

Rushing Production

• 54 carries for 421 rushing yards (7.8 yards per carry)

• 2 rushing touchdowns

Accolades

• Selected to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement

Summary Takeaway

Maye showed solid passing accuracy and high rushing upside during a tough rookie season on a 4–13 team. Turnovers were an issue, but the dual-threat potential was evident.

2025 Fantasy Football Outlook

1. Increased Volume & Efficiency

• Expected to start all 17 games

• Projected passing line: 330 completions on 499 attempts, ~3,395 yards, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions

• Improvement expected under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and behind a rebuilt offensive line

2. Sky-High Rushing Ceiling

• Rushed for 421 yards over 13 games in 2024

• On a full-season pace: ~617 rushing yards

• Averaged 7.8 yards per carry with a 10.8% scramble rate (2nd among QBs)

• Offers elite upside as a rushing quarterback

3. Better Passing Environment

• Upgraded receiving corps includes Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson

• Improved weaponry and pass protection expected to reduce turnovers and increase weekly fantasy stability

4. Coaching & Scheme Fit

• Josh McDaniels implementing more shotgun and boot-action concepts to leverage Maye’s mobility

• New QB coach Ashton Grant expected to support mechanical and situational development

Headliners Take

Drake Maye enters 2025 with clear breakout potential thanks to his rushing ability, expanded role, upgraded weapons, and a more QB-friendly scheme. Based on the metrics, he profiles as a high-upside QB2 with top-15 potential, especially in leagues that reward quarterback rushing.

That said, there are still meaningful risks:

• The offense is unproven under McDaniels

• Stefon Diggs is coming off a major injury

• The rest of the receiving corps lacks elite pedigree

  
  

Maye is best viewed as a late-round lottery ticket, perfect for fantasy managers willing to punt QB early and take a calculated swing on dual-threat upside.