"which forced the Patriots to hold off on winning the division until potentially Week 18, it was crucial for them to bounce back in primetime against a consistent AFC frontrunner in the Ravens. For much of the game, it wasn't looking possible, even with QB Lamar Jackson ruled out of the game due to a back injury. That meant that a lot of pressure was going to be put on"
"Drake Maye in the 4th quarter:🔹12/14 Passes Completed🔹139 Passing Yards🔹1 Passing TD 🔹14 Rushing Yards🔹1 Comeback WMerry Drakemas! pic.twitter.com/zqCeRl4pmL- Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) December 22, 2025 It was a lot on the young quarterback's shoulders, especially since he had already eclipsed 300+ passing yards for the first time in his career, but he put the team on his back and brought the Patriots back into the win column and clinched a playoff berth."
After a loss to the Bills that delayed a division title, the Patriots needed a primetime bounce-back against the Ravens. Lamar Jackson was ruled out with a back injury, increasing pressure on rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Maye delivered a dominant fourth quarter, completing 12 of 14 passes for 139 yards with a touchdown and adding rushing yards, overcoming a deficit. He exceeded 300 passing yards for the first time, led a comeback victory, and clinched a playoff berth. The performance tightened the NFL MVP race and elevated Maye into a two-man showdown with veteran Matthew Stafford.
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