A loss on Sunday would guarantee the Patriots the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and some have suggested that they should sit Maye in order to increase those chances. D

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a hand injury, but it hasn’t impacted him during practice sessions, according to coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots plan to start Maye in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. They’ll be doing so at the risk of losing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.

FOXBORO — Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week with a right-hand ailment. The Patriots have been consistent this week that Maye is expected to start. This does put his status in at least some question.