The Athletic Football Show on Drake Maye

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From the episode

I feel like Drake May is a little bit more gun shy this year... it just feels like the shot selection just isn't there right now.

Mentioned at 54:52 – 57:17

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Maye is playing tentatively and struggling with shot selection.

The source observes that Drake Maye appears 'gun shy' and is struggling with shot selection compared to last season, often turning down aggressive throws he previously would have made.

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Drake MayeNeutralProjection

Drake Maye ranked No. 3 in Week 7 QB rankings.

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Drake MayePositiveProjection

Maye's 3-game surge (878 yards, 10 TDs, 1 INT) signals MVP-caliber trajectory after early slump.

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Drake MayePositiveProjection

Efficiency has improved with 10 passing TDs in three weeks

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Drake MayeNeutralProjection

Maye completed 18 of 32 for 235 yards and 3 TDs in Patriots' win over Jets.

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Drake MayePositiveNews

Just going to go ahead and list the upcoming QBs playing Detroit’s secondary: Week 7 - Jordan Love Week 8 - Kyler Murray Week 9 - Malik Willis Week 1...

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Drake Maye full participant; right shoulder not limiting him.

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