Drake Maye has recorded zero rushing touchdowns through two 2026 regular-season games, totaling 64 yards on 11 carries while completing just 37 of 55 passes for one score and four interceptions. The Patriots sit at 1-1 after a defensive-minded Week 2 win over Pittsburgh and an opening loss at Seattle, with the offense adjusting to wide receiver A.J. Brown’s multi-week ankle injury. Under head coach Mike Vrabel and coordinator Josh McDaniels, New England emphasizes a balanced attack featuring Rhamondre Stevenson’s ground game and Maye’s mobility on designed keepers or scrambles. The quarterback enters fully healthy after offseason shoulder recovery, but early turnovers and modest passing production could prompt more designed runs or red-zone opportunities. Upcoming matchups against Jacksonville, Buffalo, and the rest of a challenging schedule will shape opportunities for Maye to reach the end zone on the ground.