Patriots QB Drake Maye leads NFL players in early Pro Bowl voting

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has seen a rapid rise in popularity this season.

Case in point: Maye currently leads the NFL in early Pro Bowl voting.

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Maye has accumulated 31,452 votes since balloting began on Nov. 27. The next leading vote getter, Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, has 27,162 votes. The next leading quarterback, Rams starter Matthew Stafford, has 24,335 votes. Voting ends Monday, Dec. 15.

The Patriots are 10-2 with Maye as their starter this season. He’s one of the NFL MVP favorites, completing 71.0% of his passes for 3,130 yards with 21 touchdowns and six interceptions. He’s also rushed 75 times for 307 yards with two touchdowns.

Maye currently leads the NFL in completion percentage and is second in passer rating and yards per attempt, third