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Drake Maye found his confidence in big win over Raiders and Patriots suddenly look dangerous again

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Hightower, K. (2026, October 12). Drake Maye found his confidence in big win over Raiders and Patriots suddenly look dangerous again. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/drake-maye-found-his-confidence-in-big-win-over-raiders-and-patriots-suddenly-look-dangerous-again/article_7f7eaf05-14a8-51a4-b275-9627a625d3e5.html

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In a significant victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye showcased improved confidence and performance. He threw four touchdowns without turning the ball over in a 45-17 win, marking his best game of the season with 26 completions out of 34 for 374 yards. Despite concerns about injuries to key players like TreVeyon Henderson and Will Campbell, Maye's ability to involve nine different receivers highlighted the team’s potential. However, the Patriots also faced issues with penalties, incurring a season-high 12 for 116 yards, which coach Mike Vrabel termed “ridiculous.”

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On October 10, 2026, Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a dominant 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Maye threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, completing 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards in his second career game with more than 300 passing yards. The Patriots finished with a season-high 536 total yards while forcing a fumble. Despite injuries to key players like Mack Hollins and cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III, Maye's performance highlighted the team’s offensive capabilities. However, the Patriots faced concerns after running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and left tackle Will Campbell (right knee) both left the game due to injuries. The Raiders’ young secondary, which had shown promise early in the season, was outperformed by Maye's precise passing. This performance sets up a challenging week ahead for the Raiders as they face off against Buffalo’s Josh Allen and the Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford in consecutive games.

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Kyle Hightower

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🔮 On the play he was injured, Doubs came open in the end zone and flashed his hand up to get the attention of quarterback Drake Maye.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Patriots place Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with a shoulder injury

🔮 Drake Maye threw three touchdown passes, New England overcame losing three offensive linemen and Charles Woods came up with Geno Smith’s first interception of the season in the fourth quarter to help the Patriots hold on for a 26-19 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Drake Maye's 3 TD passes help Patriots stave off late push by Jets in 26-19 win

🔮 Drake Maye rediscovered his confidence and production in the Patriots’ dominant 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Drake Maye found his confidence in big win over Raiders and Patriots suddenly look dangerous again

🔮 That victory not only saw quarterback Drake Maye break out of an early season funk with three touchdowns, but a defense playing without star cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) was able to slow quarterback Josh Allen enough to best their division rival.

2026-10-08 · assertive framing · Kirk Cousins and Raiders look to build on fast start against Patriots defense dealing with injuries

🔮 “I would push back on the notion that somehow the role of the scout or the importance of the scout has been diminished in this organization.

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🔮 Following a week of questions about quarterback Drake Maye’s struggles, poor offensive execution and a mounting number of injuries, their performance for the moment has brought a sense of confidence back to the defending AFC champions.

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🔮 The Patriots will be without two of their top defensive players Sunday when they visit the Buffalo Bills.

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FOXBOROUGH Mass. Patriots Raiders the Las Vegas Raiders

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Patriots ORG · 8× Maye PERSON · 6× Campbell PERSON · 3× Raiders ORG · 3× A.J. Brown PERSON · 1× Drake Maye PERSON · 1× FOXBOROUGH GPE · 1× Mack Hollins PERSON · 1× Mass. GPE · 1× the Las Vegas Raiders ORG · 1×

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It’s a particularly concerning injury for Campbell, who had to go on IR for four games late last season with a right knee injury before returning for the regular-season finale and playoff run.

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🔮 Drake Maye rediscovered his confidence and production in the Patriots’ dominant 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

2026-10-12 · Toronto Star

Drake Maye found his confidence in big win over Raiders and Patriots suddenly look dangerous again · assertive framing

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Drake Maye rediscovered his confidence and production in the Patriots’ dominant 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. asserted

Maye → rediscover → Sunday

It wasn’t just the third-year quarterbacks passing numbers – 26 of 34 for a season-high 374 yards and four touchdowns – that jumped off the page. asserted

that → jump → page

It was the calm and deliberate way he commanded the offense that rang the loudest on a day in which he finished without a turnover for the first time this season. asserted

he → command → time

Equally encouraging was that Maye left the field thinking there was even better football to be played. asserted

left → leave → field

“I think that’s what it’s like when we put some things together, and we still have some,” he said. asserted

he → think → some

“I mean, it’s crazy to say we’ve still got some left to squeeze.” asserted

we → mean → some

It was also a good sign that Maye was able to get multiple players involved. asserted

players → get → ?

Playing without wide receivers A.J. Brown (injured reserve/sprained ankle) and Mack Hollins (injured reserve/calf), Maye spread the ball around to nine players. asserted

Maye → play → players

But it wasn’t all smiles on the Patriots’ sideline after running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and left tackle Will Campbell (right knee) both left the field two plays apart. asserted

Henderson → leave → field

It’s a particularly concerning injury for Campbell, who had to go on IR for four games late last season with a right knee injury before returning for the regular-season finale and playoff run. asserted

who → ’ → finale

This is also a recurring issue for Henderson after he dealt with an ankle injury in the preseason that caused him to miss the season opener against Seattle. asserted

him → recur → Seattle

Campbell was replaced Sunday by rookie Caleb Lomu, who’s expected to fill the role as Maye’s blindside protector for however long Campbell is out. asserted

Campbell → replace → protector

“I don’t think it was too big for him,” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said of Lomu. asserted

Vrabel → think → Lomu

“I think he was able to settle down. asserted

he → think → ?

You didn’t really notice him a lot, so I think that’s probably a good thing.” asserted

that → notice → him

What’s working As well as the Patriots’ offense performed, the defense was just as solid. asserted

defense → work → ?

It limited a Raiders team that came in averaging 28.8 points per game to 5 of 13 on third down. asserted

that → limit → down

The Patriots also forced a fumble and sacked Kirk Cousins twice. asserted

Patriots → force → Cousins

What’s more, New England never allowed the Raiders to get into a groove. asserted

Raiders → ’ → groove

After scoring a touchdown early in the first quarter, Las Vegas’ next four drives went: punt, punt, missed field goal and punt. asserted

drives → score → punt

What needs help Discipline. asserted

needs → need → help

The Patriots were called for a season-high 12 penalties for 116 yards, a total that Vrabel called “ridiculous” postgame. asserted

Vrabel → call → that

Even with several new combinations of players on the field because of injuries, those are numbers that must be addressed in a hurry. asserted

that → address → hurry

The second-year receiver has been waiting to get more opportunities, and Maye linked up with him three times for 91 yards, including a 34-yard TD grab in the third quarter. asserted

Maye → wait → quarter

Yes, the group was playing without starting cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) and Carlton Davis III (neck). asserted

group → play → cornerbacks

But it had no answers for Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, who finished with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown. asserted

who → have → yards

The already injury-ravished secondary lost another player when cornerback Charles Woods exited in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. asserted

Woods → ravish → injury

Next steps The Patriots return to playing their AFC East rivals and host the New York Jets (2-3) on Sunday. asserted

Patriots → return → Sunday