New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye looks to make a pass against the New York Giants on Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Photo by CJ Gunther/UPIAlex ButlerTue, December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM UTC·4 min readDec. 2 (UPI) -- Drake Maye flaunted his live arm, muscling pinpoint passes around and over the New York Giants defense to deliver the 10th consecutive win to the New England Patriots.
The second-year quarterback improved his MVP candidacy with two touchdown tosses in the 33-15 victory Monday in Foxborough. The Patriots, who never trailed, out-gained the Giants by more than 150 yards.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"It started with coach saying 'no naps,'" Maye told reporters. "We want to come out here and start fast. We knew that team had been up in a lot of games. ... We wanted to try to get on them fast."
That objective was fulfilled in the first quarter, with the Patriots taking a 17-0 lead. They added to their lead with 13 more points in the second to carry a 30-7 advantage into halftime.
"We came out ready to go," Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said. "We focused on being aggressive and attacking and keeping that mindset. I think we did."
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (L) makes a touchdown reception in front of defending New York Giants cornerback Cor'Dale Flott on Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Photo by CJ Gunther/UPIAndres Borregales made a 22-yard field goal on the game's opening drive. The Patriots added to their lead when Marcus Jones returned a punt for a 94-yard score about four minutes later and the rout was on.
Kyle Williams (R) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants with fellow New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Photo by CJ Gunther/UPIMaye connected with Kayshon Boutte on a 3-yard touchdown pass with a minute left in the first quarter.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementQuarterback Jaxson Dart found Darius Slayton with a 30-yard touchdown pass 2:14 into the second for the Giants' first points. The Patriots responded with points on their last three drives of the first half to build a 23-point edge. Maye started that surge with a 33-yard touchdown toss to Kyle Williams.
New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (R) celebrates a touchdown against the New York Giants on Monday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Photo by CJ Gunther/UPIMarte Mapu forced a fumble on the resulting kickoff. Fellow linebacker Elijah Ponder recovered the loose ball. Borregales proceeded to make respective 30- and 28-yard field goals over the final two minutes of the first half.
Giants running back Devin Singletary ran for a 22-yard score on the first play of the fourth quarter for the final touchdown of the night. Dart followed the score with a successful two-point conversion pass to Slayton.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBorregales made a 23-yard field goal with about two minutes remaining for the final points of the game.
Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 282 yards in the victory, which improved the Patriots' record to an NFL-best 11-2. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson logged 86 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches. Ponder and fellow linebacker Harold Landry III logged sacks for the Patriots.
Dart complete 17 of 24 passes for 139 yards and a score in the Giants' seventh straight loss. Singletary totaled 102 yards from scrimmage and a score on 15 touches.
Safety Dane Belton and linebackers Abdul Carter and Zaire Barnes sacked Maye in the loss.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Giants (2-11) and Patriots (11-2) are on bye in Week 14. The Patriots will host the Buffalo Bills (8-4) on Dec. 14 in Foxborough. The Giants will host the Washington Commanders (3-9) the same day in East Rutherford, N.J.
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