The New England Patriots go into their last NFL preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday with Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is challenging experienced Jacoby Brissett for a spot in the starting lineup.
Which quarterback will start the regular season for the Patriots?
Head Coach of the Pats Jerod Mayo has repeatedly stated that Brissettwho has eight seasons in the NFL behind him, would be his starting quarterback when the regular season begins, but has also indicated the door was not completely closed for Mayewho would get the chance to assert his claim through his performances in the training camp and in the preseason.
Maye was the third pick (and the third quarterback selected) in the 2024 NFL Draftand signed a fully guaranteed contract worth $36.64 million in late May. The 21-year-old was traded by the Patriots as a quarterback who reflects where they stand as a team right now: an ongoing project with high goals.
Brissettconsidered a safe pair of hands, is therefore expected in the first game against the regular NFL season against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 8th. Unless something drastic happens on Sunday in the final preseason game against the Commanders.
Mayes first NFL preseason with the Patriots
Maye spent most of the first warm-up game on the bench against the Carolina Panthers on August 9, which the Pats won convincingly 17-3, with backup Bailey Zappe playing the most. The South Carolina native played the entire second quarter and part of the third against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 16 and showed what he is capable of.
Mayo revealed everything Four quarterbacks in the Patriots squad will get playing time on Sundaywith Start: Brissett, followed by Mayethen Zappe and Joe Milton III.
Can the newcomer do enough during his time on the field to Put pressure on Brissett And Let Mayo make a decision in advance of the first game of the season against the Bengals?
