One NFL insider has hinted that New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye could be getting an extension soon.

Patriots star wide receiver A.J. Brown has been predicted to lead the NFL in receptions in 2026.

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The New England Patriots are one of the most common picks to win the Super Bowl this year. Last season, they made it all the way to Super Bowl 60 in what was Drake Maye’s first full season as the starting quarterback.

The ranking puts the Patriots just behind the Buffalo Bills (No. 1), Denver Broncos (No. 2) and Houston Texans (No. 3) in the AFC hierarchy. New England has assembled a roster capable of competing at the highest level against the best teams in the AFC, but the prowess at the top of the conference is strong heading into the season.

The New England quarterback is letting the Super Bowl loss motivate him in 2026, starting with the rematch at Seahawks on Wednesday.

The New England Patriots already knew their 2026 schedule would test them on the field. What might be easier to overlook is just how much ground they’ll have to cover along the way. According to travel figures shared by FOX Sports,