Patriots QB Drake Maye named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October
The gist
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October after five straight wins.
He is New England's first monthly winner since Tom Brady in November 2017.
How it unfolded
- Oct 4, 2026Maye threw three touchdown passes in a 29-26 road upset of the Bills and was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4.
- Oct 11, 2026He accounted for five touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) in a 45-17 win over the Raiders.
- Oct 18, 2026Maye threw three touchdown passes in a 26-19 win over the Jets.
Key terms
- AFC Offensive Player of the Month
- One of the two conferences of the National Football League, made up of 16 teams in four divisions.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia