Drake Maye's season came to a close on Sunday, with the Patriots pulling the rookie after just one series against the Bills.

As for the Patriots, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Drake Maye will start and could finish the game. Maye was listed on the team’s practice report with a new right hand injury, though the rookie all but cleared himself this week saying he felt “great.” The only question now is, how long will Maye play?

Drake Maye’s road to becoming the Patriots’ starting quarterback was slow and deliberate. Understandable — the rookie is the franchise’s prized asset who must be treated with care. But once it became official,