New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Kayshon Boutte returned to the practice field at Gillette Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye connected with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte on a pinpoint 28-yard touchdown at 12:03 of the first quarter, giving the visiting New England Patriots an early 7-0 lead in their matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) makes a touchdown catch against New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (5) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) AP Kayshon Boutte had a career day in Buffalo.

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week with a right-hand ailment. The Patriots have been consistent this week that Maye is expected to start.

He later added that the intent would be for Maye to play the whole game. “Excited to get another opportunity,” Van Pelt said. “We talked about more opportunities for him to

Maye is dealing with a hand injury and New England would secure the No. 1 pick with a loss, but he is expected to start and finish the finale.

After a surprisingly good run playing on the worst team in the NFL, Drake Maye’s rookie season is almost over, and depending on the condition of his right hand, he may not even play in the contest. Have things gone as the pride of UNC planned?