FOXBORO — Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has avoided turning over the ball in three of five games this season.
The Patriots just so happen to be 3-0 in those games, and they’re 0-2 in games that Maye has not protected the football.
It’s been a winning formula for the Patriots, and avoiding giveaways will be key in Week 5 against the Saints, who forced five turnovers last week in a 26-14 win over the Giants and rank fourth with a +5 turnover differential.
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Maye averaged 1.23 turnovers per game last season. With just three giveaways through five games, Maye has averaged just 0.6 turnovers per game in 2025.
He credits his offensive line.
The guys up front are playing their butts off,” Maye said. “They’re protecting me great. I joke with them all the time; I think the sa