The Drake Maye MVP hype train got a little louder on Sunday. Maye led the New England Patriots to a 28-23 win over Baker Mayfield and the injury-riddled Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maye threw for 270 yards and a pair of touchdowns in New England's eighth win of the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completes an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tez Johnson.

Still well known as Tom Brady's two teams, the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have different quarterbacks they are extremely confident in. Drake Maye has proven in his second NFL season that he is the solution at the position for the Patriots,

TreVeyon Henderson had touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards, Drake Maye threw two TD passes, and the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 for their seventh straight win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield completes a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tez Johnson.

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T he Bucs ' battle against the injury bug in 2025 has been a losing one. They remain without several key starters such as wide receiver Chris Godwin, wide receiver Mike Evans, and running back Bucky Irving.

On Sunday, the Patriots left Raymond James with a 28-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after another strong showing from second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Maye completed just 16 of 31 passes, but threw for 270 yards,