This streak sets Maye up for a potential run at Brady’s four-game stretch when New England hosts the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, October 22. The Patriots Communications team noted that Brady was the last to achieve the feat, doing so during a four-game span in 2014.
Maye’s current surge has him in exclusive company within Patriots history. He followed a three-TD performance against the Buffalo Bills on October 4 with four TDs against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 11, and then added another three TDs in the Jets game. He completed 18 of 32 passes for 235 yards with no interceptions in the latest victory. Across the three wins, Maye has accumulated 878 passing yards, 10 touchdown passes, and just one interception, according to NFL game logs.
The numbers underscore Maye’s turnaround after a rough start, including a 35-6 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 27. Maye’s efficiency has been improving, with notable connections to receivers Romeo Doubs for a 42-yard TD and to DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry for additional scores. Patriots officials also highlighted that Maye leads the NFL with 10 touchdown passes of at least 30 yards over the past two seasons.
After Sunday’s win, Maye attributed his progress to greater confidence in his reads and clearer communication with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, saying he’s focusing on throwing to the open man.
The upcoming matchup against Chicago presents its own challenges. New England lost several offensive linemen in the Jets game, including Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Doubs left the game with a shoulder injury. Despite the turnover on the offensive line, the Patriots did not surrender a sack in that game. Head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the difficulty of preparing for another opponent with only three days between games, noting the need to assess available players and assemble a 48-man game squad.
Chicago enters Thursday with a 4-2 record following a 31-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams completed 30 of 36 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown in his return from a hamstring injury. Chicago’s defense allowed three touchdown passes to Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., suggesting Maye could continue his scoring streak if the offense clicks again. Notably, Chicago was among the opponents Brady faced during his 2014 streak, providing a historic parallel as Maye aims to extend a four-game run by throwing at least three touchdowns against the Bears.
