There is no doubt that the Patriots' offense looks considerably better since Maye supplanted Jacoby Brissett in mid-October, and one AFC defensive assistant offered a rather rave

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt isn't giving Drake Maye a pass for the numerous turnovers. Many have chalked those struggles up to a rookie quarterback learning at the NFL level.

Now at 5-7 coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions, the Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a must-win game against the 3-9 New England Patriots. Although the stat line won't show it, last week was another encouraging performance from quarterback Anthony Richardson.