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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is sixth in the NFL with 785 passing yards and has gone for at least 230 through the air in each of the first three games this season.
Maye posted a career-high 287 passing yards in New England’s Week 1 loss against the Las Vegas Raiders.
ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder predicted on Friday that the second-year pro will surpass 300 yards through the air for the first time in his career when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers in Week 4.
“No team has a larger difference between its EPA per dropback and EPA per designed carry in favor of the passing game than New England. So why not let Maye air it out all day?” Walder wrote.
With New England’s running backs committing three fumbles in Week 3, perhaps head coach Mike Vrabel and company will focus more on attacking Carolina’s secondary on Sunday.
Either way, the Week 4 matchup pits two teams desperate for a win.
The Patriots are still looking for their first home win under Vrabel, while the Panthers are trying to avoid an 0-3 start on the road.
