"The MVP is obviously one of the big accolades," Maye said. "It's an honor as a player to earn that award. And I respect all the past MVPs. But at the end of the day, winning the Super Bowl is the biggest thing. What makes this league go is winning the big one. That's what this team is about. I love winning. Personal accolades come with all that. I'd rather win than get personal awards."
"Maye impressed in his last showcase during a primetime slot, completing 24 of 31 throws for 282 yards and two touchdowns in New England's 33-15 win over the Giants on Monday Night Football earlier this month. This is also Maye's second Sunday Night Football bout this season. He helped New England upset the Bills at Highmark Stadium in Week 5 on SNF, completing 73.3 percent of his passes for 273 yards in that 23-20 victory over"
Drake Maye remains an active contender in the NFL MVP race with three regular-season games left despite a loss to the Buffalo Bills that may have hurt his standing. The second-year quarterback has served as the primary catalyst for the New England Patriots' rise to the top of the AFC East. Maye downplayed MVP talk, stating that winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal and that personal awards are secondary. DraftKings lists Maye second in MVP odds at +425 behind Matthew Stafford. Maye will face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in a primetime Sunday night game after recent strong primetime performances.
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