The Buffalo Bills' QB directly shut down the Drake Maye MVP talk, and significantly boosted his own odds in the process

FOXBOROUGH - Drake Maye wanted to seize the moment. He wanted to take the AFC East crown from Buffalo, the defending title holders. He thought it was the perfect scenario, beating the defending champs at home to claim the top spot.

Postgame handshake between quarterbacks Drake Maye and Josh Allen draws attention after the Bills’ win over the Patriots.

Josh Allen’s jaw-dropping comeback vs. the Patriots may have flipped the MVP race, stealing momentum from Drake Maye.

FOXBOROUGH - Even after jumping out to a 21-0 lead, then holding a 24-7 cushion at the half, Drake Maye knew with Josh Allen on the other sideline, it wouldn’t nearly be enough to beat Buffalo. Following the 35-31 loss,

The MVP candidate showed his worth in more ways than one on Sunday afternoon.

As the Patriots battle the Bills in a fierce AFC East clash, Drake Maye played the crucial role of blocker on TreVeyon Henderson's TD run.