Jerod Mayo's decision to start Drake Maye in Week 18 for the Patriots is set to be another big mistake.

The Patriots already have that quarterback in Drake Maye. And between Maye's brief entry into the concussion protocol last week (he was cleared and re-entered the game), combined with the Patriots' draft positioning,

Coach Jerod Mayo said the possibility of Maye resting in the last game of the season was under consideration when speaking with media members on Monday. On Wednesday, however, he had a more clear tone that appeared to be leaning toward Maye playing in the final game of the season.

The New England Patriots enter the finale in possession of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. But Drake Maye intends on finishing his rookie year on the field.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked Monday morning if he has given thought to sitting rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the finale. “I would say right now, everything is in consideration, and we’ll see how the week goes,” Mayo said.

The New England Patriots are in a conflicted place as the season finale nears on Sunday. Or at least they should be. A loss against the Buffalo Bills would secure the No. 1 pick for the Patriots for the first time since they landed Drew Bledsoe with the top selection in 1993,

An NFL insider has revealed the reason that New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo will probably keep his job.

Less than a year ago, the New England Patriots parted ways with long-time head coach and de facto general manager Bill Belichick, replacing him with Jerod Mayo on the sidelines and Eliot Wolf in the front office.