Caleb Williams shares honest take about Drake Maye as Patriots QB enters NFL MVP debate

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has enjoyed an excellent start to the 2025 season. Maye has led the Patriots to the top of the AFC East standings heading into Week 9, with the team on a five-game win streak. Amid Maye's solid displays for New England, the QB has been in conversation for the MVP award.

On Wednesday. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was asked if he had taken notice of Maye's strong start to the season.

“He’s been playing well," Williams said about Maye. "The times that I’ve been able to watch them, whether it’s me sitting at home watching them, he’s been playing on time … he believes in his guys. "They’re playing efficient football, running the ball well … that’s a good combo to have. Having him go out there, make explosive plays, scramble, things like that. Kudos to him."

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Maye has recorded 2,026 passing yards,15 touchdowns, three interceptions and two rushing touchdowns in eight games this season.

Williams and the Bears will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9.

The Chicago QB maintained his professionalism when asked about Maye.

Maye and Williams entered the NFL in 2024. The Bears took Williams with the top pick, while Maye went to New England with the No. 3 selection.

Drake Maye and Patriots will face Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season

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Drake Maye and the Patriots (6-2) will face the Atlanta Falcons (3-4) in Week 9 on Sunday. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET from Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Falcons are on a two-game losing streak and will face a tough challenge in the coming weeks to qualify for their playoffs.

The Patriots, meanwhile, will want to extend their winning run to six straight games when they host Atlanta.

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