Cover 32: Patriots' Drake Maye has his swagger back; plus games balls, biggest gaffes from Week 5

Key Points:

• Drake Maye overcame early-season struggles with a dominant five-touchdown performance, leading the Patriots to a 45-17 victory over the Raiders and posting a zero in the turnover column.
• Maye showcased improved deep-ball accuracy, completing 72.7% of passes over 10 air yards for 206 yards and three touchdowns, marking a significant turnaround from his earlier season form.
• The Patriots have rebounded from a 1-2 start to move over .500 with two key AFC wins, bolstered by Maye’s resurgence and the anticipated return of A.J. Brown.
• Standout Week 5 performances included rookie sack leader Bailey for the Jets, versatile receivers like Watson and Washington, and dynamic rushers Warren and Gibbs, each contributing significantly to their teams' wins.
• Notable Week 5 errors impacted game outcomes, including coaching miscues by Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, a clock management blunder by the Commanders, multiple red zone fumbles in Bengals-Dolphins, and critical drops and penalties affecting late-game opportunities.