New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo claimed rookie quarterback Drake Maye is beginning to assert himself more as a leader, following the team's 19-3 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The North Carolina product helped keep the team ahead in the game ...

The rookie, who turned 22 in August and is the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL, has been working to find a balance in earning his teammates' respect while not overstepping his bounds.

But one drive showcased why Maye has a better chance to be Tom Brady’s eventual successor than Mac Jones did in New England. It all came down to three plays in a 54-yard field goal drive that staked the Patriots a 3-0 lead they wouldn’t give up.