The 2024 season was one to forget for the Patriots. New England went just 4–13 and fired Jerod Mayo after just one season as the successor to Bill Belichick. Even with those struggles, the season set the stage for the Patriots to make their unexpected run to the Super Bowl in ‘25.
Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, flashed his impressive potential as a rookie, completing 66.6% of his throws for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 13 games (12 starts). He was productive despite playing in an offense devoid of skill position talent, and made the struggling New England team much more competitive with him in the lineup.
