{
  "id": 18346010,
  "title": "Patriots QB Drake Maye earns AFC Offensive Player of Month honors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/patriots-qb-drake-maye-earns-afc-offensive-player-of-month-honors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:59:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-qb-drake-maye-earns-175958963.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a shaky beginning to the season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye experienced a dramatic turnaround and was subsequently recognized for his exceptional performance. The AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October was bestowed upon Maye, a testament to his outstanding contributions to the team. During the month, the Patriots secured a 3-1 record, with Maye's standout performance leading the charge. He achieved an impressive 67.2 percent completion rate, throwing for a total of 1,999 yards, and averaged 299.8 yards per game. Maye was the leading scorer in the NFL with an impressive 12 touchdowns, and added two more rushing touchdowns to his record-breaking tally. He only suffered two interceptions throughout the month. This marks Maye's first time receiving this prestigious honor, and the first time a Patriots player has been named Offensive Player of the Month since Tom Brady in 2017. Additionally, Maye was also named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his stellar performance against the Buffalo Bills, where he completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns, and contributed 54 yards rushing on eight attempts.",
  "summary": "Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.",
  "key_points": [
    "Drake Maye named AFC Offensive Player of Month for October",
    "Patriots secured 3-1 record with Maye's standout performance",
    "Maye set NFL records with 12 touchdowns and 299.8 yards per game"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}