Drake Maye showed poise under pressure in two Patriots-led joint-practice sessions and a sharper command of the offense, but real fantasy upside hinges on Boston’s line and pass-catching weapons improving in 2025. The passer thread time and again targets tight windows rather than chalk-drawn routes, and his floor depends on how well interior blocking and WR separation cohere. On the ground, Maye’s willingness to take care of the ball while improvising demonstrates a quarterback with NFL-caliber presence, not merely a rookie bullet point.

The club’s evaluating lens has highlighted interior O-line struggles (with Will Campbell and Morgan Moses facing Sunday-night-like pressure) and a receiver group still finding its best fits. Demario Douglas flashed as a playmaker, while a clean, consistent target remained elusive. If New England fixes the protection and adds more reliable speed and separator threats, Maye could push into fringe fantasy starter territory; otherwise, his ceiling could stay capped by the surrounding talent and scheme until proven otherwise.