Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are the hottest team in the NFL, winning six in a row after a thriller Sunday vs. the Atlanta Falcons. His wife Ann Maye stayed hot with her game-day fits as well. So far in his second season, Maye has thrown for 2285 yards, 17 touchdowns and only four interceptions.

Unlike the Browns, who had game-wrecker Myles Garrett (5 sacks) making Maye’s life miserable, the Falcons took turns with Jalon Walker, LaCale London and Brandon Dorlus bringing the Patriots quarterback down twice each.

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates intercepts New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and returns it for 16 yards.

Here’s something that puts it all in perspective. Via NBC Sports research, Maye is one of only five players to ever throw for 200 or more yards with a passer rating of 100 or higher in seven straight games in a single season.

FOXBOROUGH - Last week, Drake Maye dealt with Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns top-ranked defense. In between getting sacked six times, Maye carved up the Browns secondary with three touchdown passes. This week?

New England’s second-year quarterback helped New England stay atop the AFC East. Plus, Carolina and Minnesota pulled off huge upsets.

USA TODAY's Chris Bumbaca talks about Patriots QB Drake Maye's Week 9 performance against the Falcons and MVP case, despite the win.

Maye made more big plays and crisp completions in Patriots' sixth straight win, but he also fumbled, threw an INT and put himself in danger.