Quarterback Drake Maye has impressed over his first five starts with the New England Patriots. Not only has the team won two out of their last three games, but the rookie has thrown seven touchdowns, ran for one more, and is completing 64.7% of his passes.

Boston plays its second game of the in-season tournament tonight against the Nets at 7:30 p.m. Drake Maye mic’d up: The Patriots’ rookie quarterback produced some enjoyable soundbites (and plays) for New England fans during the win over the Bears.

The New England Patriots are prioritizing the development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye this season. They have even gone as far as seeking outside help on how to handle a young quarterback, per a report from NFL insider Albert Breer.

And when the Patriots do get him back on the field, he can add a valuable element that will continue to help out a pass rush that generated nine sacks in Week 10 and a run defense that held the Bears to 3.6 yards per carry in Sunday’s win.

Barmore’s participation means the Patriots have opened the 21-day window to activate him to the 53-man roster.

Defensive lineman Christian Barmore is set to return to Patriots practice per multiple reports after a multi-month absence.