The Winners and Losers of the NFL Week 4
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye showed significant improvement in Week 4, leading a successful late-game drive against the Buffalo Bills. Despite early season struggles and turnovers, Maye demonstrated composure and playmaking ability in the narrow loss.
Why it matters
Maye's performance is a key narrative for the Patriots' season trajectory and the development of a high-profile young quarterback.
Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from the most recent slate of pro football. This week, Drake Maye found redemption, the Rams avoided disaster, and the refs made themselves into a story.
Maye quieted the discourse … for this week at least.
The Patriots quarterback had been the focus of countless takes during his slow start to the season, as he led the league in turnovers through three games and repeatedly made baffling mistakes. Was his shoulder injured? Was he feuding with Mike Vrabel? Had he simply lost the swagger that carried him through his stellar 2025 season?
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