Drake Maye Gets Patriots a Comeback Win Against Ravens, 28-24: Week 16

 Patriots Snatch Dramatic Win from Ravens, 28-24, in Huge Week 16 Game



The New England Patriots are going back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after an awesome 28-24 comeback against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. It was a game with major playoff implications, and the Patriots dug themselves out of an 11-point hole in the fourth quarter to keep their hopes for the AFC East title alive.



Drake Maye Has Best Game Ever

Quarterback Drake Maye really stepped up, completing 31 of 44 passes for a career-high 380 yards and two touchdowns. The second-year player, who came into the game with the best completion percentage in the league, stayed calm when his team needed him to. He kept the chains moving at key moments, which made all the difference in such an important game.



Maye and veteran receiver Stefon Diggs were in sync, with Diggs grabbing nine catches for 138 yards. It was Diggs' fourth game this season with over 100 receiving yards and his best in weeks. The QB also hit rookie Kyle Williams for a big 37-yard touchdown pass that started the comeback.

Patriots vs Ravens December 2025 Match:

  • Date, week, location, score aur key statistics

Patriots December 2025 Complete Schedule:

  • Dec 1: vs Giants (Win 34-13)
  • Dec 14: vs Bills (Loss 31-35)
  • Dec 21: at Ravens (Win 28-24) ⭐
  • Dec 28: at Jets (Upcoming)

Ravens December 2025 Complete Schedule:

  • Dec 7: vs Eagles (Loss 21-24)
  • Dec 14: at Giants (Win 35-14)
  • Dec 21: vs Patriots (Loss 24-28) ⭐
  • Dec 28: at Texans (Upcoming)

December Summary:

  • Patriots: 2-1 record, playoff berth secured
  • Ravens: 1-2 record, playoff hopes damaged



Fourth Quarter Magic Seals the Deal

Down 24-13 with less than 13 minutes to go, the Patriots had to score. The comeback started when Maye found Williams for a touchdown, and they made the two-point conversion to make it 24-21.


On the game-winning drive, Maye converted a fourth-and-2 to Diggs to keep things going. Then, Rhamondre Stevenson finished it off with a 21-yard touchdown run with just 2:07 left, putting New England ahead 28-24.



Ravens Lose Jackson to Injury

The Ravens got some bad news when two-time MVP Lamar Jackson left the game in the second quarter with a back injury. Jackson hurt his back after taking a hit at the end of a run and couldn't come back. He had 101 passing yards before Tyler Huntley took over.


Even though Huntley completed nine of ten passes for 65 yards and led two touchdown drives, the Ravens couldn't stop the Patriots' late push. The loss dropped Baltimore to 7-8 and hurt their playoff chances.



Defense Closes Out Patriots Win

With the Ravens trying to drive for the lead, Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson came up big, forcing a fumble on receiver Zay Flowers. Marcus Jones recovered it with less than two minutes left, pretty much ending any chance of a Baltimore comeback.


The turnover was a good moment for Chaisson, who is having a great season after struggling as a first-round pick with Jacksonville back in 2020.



What This Means for the Playoffs

The Patriots are now 12-3 and are still one game ahead of the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. They're also the only team in the NFL that hasn't lost on the road, with a 7-0 record. With games left against the Jets and Dolphins, New England is in control of their own destiny in the division.


For Baltimore, the loss was tough. Now at 7-8, their only shot at the playoffs is winning the AFC North. They have to win their last two games and hope Pittsburgh loses their games. It's a tough road ahead.



Top Stats

Drake Maye: 31/44, 380 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT

Stefon Diggs: 9 catches, 138 yards

Derrick Henry: 128 rushing yards, 2 TDs

Tyler Huntley: 9/10, 65 yards

Lamar Jackson: 101 passing yards (injured)

What's Next?

The Patriots showed a lot of toughness after losing to Buffalo last week. Mike Vrabel's team didn't give up after being down by double digits in the fourth quarter on the road. This win not only got them a playoff spot but also proved that New England can hang with the best teams.


As for Baltimore, this loss is going to sting. They're now 3-6 at home and couldn't hold onto a lead without their main QB. It could be a problem as the season winds down.




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