Drake Maye has thrown 15 passing touchdowns through eight games in 2026 while completing 67 percent of his passes for 1,983 yards and eight interceptions, ranking among the NFL leaders in passing scores despite missing key wide receiver A.J. Brown and multiple offensive linemen. After an early-season stretch with only one touchdown and six interceptions in the first three outings, the Patriots quarterback has posted multiple touchdown games in five straight contests, including efficient outings against Miami and strong yardage totals versus Las Vegas and Chicago. New England’s 5-3 record reflects improved ball security and red-zone efficiency, though Maye continues to manage a right-shoulder issue that has not limited his participation. The upcoming schedule features challenging matchups against Green Bay and Buffalo, where defensive pressure and weather could influence passing volume and touchdown opportunities for the remainder of the 17-game slate.