Rookie Drake Maye to be named Patriots starting quarterback

The New England Patriots are reportedly making a change in their starting lineup, with Drake Maye to start over Jacoby Brissett. 

By Audrey Coleman 

The Patriots have plans to start rookie No. 3 pick Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett in Week 6. Despite five weeks as a starter, Brissett is reportedly not starting against the Texans on Sunday. Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo officially announced the lineup change Wednesday afternoon. 

“I think it’s a great opportunity,” Maye said. “Something you dream of, getting your first start in the NFL. So excited to get out there with the guys, take advantage of having the full week to get prepared and try to put my best foot forward and help the team win.”

Mayo believes now is the right time to make a change, following Brissett’s lead to a four game losing streak. 

“At the time, we thought that Jacoby would give us the best opportunity to go out there and win games, protecting the football, really running the offense,” Mayo said. “With that being said, he was a warrior. As you guys know, he was taking a lot of hits and just kept getting up. For a guy like that to be voted as a captain in his situation and continue to be very supportive of Drake Maye, I tip my hat to Jacoby for having that ego-less mentality.”

Maye is ready to make his start Sunday when the Patriots face the Texans.