Drake Maye made his debut against Houston last season in a 42-21 loss. Now he's a Pro Bowler leading the Patriots into the AFC divisional round. news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

January 15, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Drake Maye explains why NFL debut vs. Texans ‘feels like 10 years ago’ Drake Maye made his debut against Houston last season in a 42-21 loss. Now he's a Pro Bowler leading the Patriots into the AFC divisional round. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots Patriots legend Dante Scarnecchia weighs in on how to stop vaunted Texans front | Karen Guregian Patriots legendary coach Dante Scarnecchia offers his perspective on dealing with the Houston Texans ferocious front. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Tom Brady explains what made Bill Belichick ‘the best coach to ever coach in the NFL’ Tom Brady detailed what made Bill Belichick "the best coach to ever coach in the NFL." By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots injury update: Defense gets boost with impact players at practice Christian Gonzalez and Khyiris Tonga were limited in their return to the practice field as the Patriots prepare for its AFC divisional playoff game against the Texans By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Drake Maye relays Mike Vrabel’s message to Patriots ahead of playoff matchup with Texans With the Patriots readying for a divisional round playoff game against the Texans, Mike Vrabel had a message for his team before their first practice of the week. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Vrabel reveals Patriots tried to sign new edge rusher months ago It’s not often that playoff teams sign free agents, but the Patriots added an edge rusher ahead of the divisional round. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    See more   Enjoy a full year of All Access   for only $1 a week.   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.