Drake Maye Clears Concussion Protocol, Ready to Start vs. Titans
New England Patriots Quarterback Cleared for Sunday’s Game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cleared the concussion protocol, making him eligible to start in Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans. The team announced the news on Saturday, drawing anticipation for Maye’s return following his off-the-field incident.
clearing Concussion Protocol
Maye entered the protocol in the second quarter of the Patriots’ victory over the New York Jets last Sunday. During the contest, Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood’s helmet-to-helmet contact resulted in Maye being slow to get up but eventually remaining in the game for another four plays.
After Maye came to the sideline following a punt, the NFL’s independent spotter for concussions recommended a thorough evaluation, according to Patriots coach Jerod Mayo. This evaluation confirmed Maye’s fitness to play, enabling him to take the field against the Titans.
Maye’s Resilience and Progression
Drafted as a No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye’s resilience and progression have been a revelation since joining the Patriots. Since taking over as the starting quarterback in Week 6, he has completed 53-of-84 passes for 564 yards, with five touchdowns and two interceptions, demonstrating his capability behind center.
Maye has also shown impressive running skills, with 13 rushes for 114 yards and one touchdown, complementing his throwing prowess. Under the guidance of offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, Maye’s greatest strength – his ability to move outside the pocket – has been emphasized with extra coaching on safety.
On-Position Coaching and Safety Awareness
Van Pelt highlighted the importance of Maye understanding his surroundings when exploring the open field and asked his quarterback to avoid potential injury:
"You hate to take that away from a player. That’s a strength of his — the ability to move out of the pocket. The one thing we talked about was being safe in the slide. Often times you get into space and feel like you’re clean and you can go feet first, which is what we coach in open space. But you never know what’s coming behind. So the quarterbacks that avoid injury often times will find a soft place by going head first and getting down in that regard.”
Titans Matchup and dynasty Goals
Facing the Titans, who boast a record of 1-6, the Patriots hope to win their second consecutive road game for the first time since October 2022. With both teams suffering early-season setbacks, this matchup could provide a reset for the Patriots’ fortunes.
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