You can only learn so much from reports and rumors, especially when it comes to the New England Patriots and injuries. So when evaluating the status of Drake Maye in the wake of injury rumors, we had to rely on our eyes.

FOXBORO – It took just one game as an NFL starter for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye to end up on the injury report. Maye, who threw for three touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans, was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice with a knee issue. The extent of the injury is not known.

So out went Brissett, and in came Drake Maye. The Patriots scored a season-high 21 points, but lost by 20, which has now triggered more changes.

The Patriots released their injury report on Wednesday, with Drake Maye landing on the list due to a knee injury.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made his debut start on Sunday against the Houston Texans, and second-year wide receiver DeMario Douglas gave him encouraging words that stayed with him. Douglas played a key role in the rookie quarterback's successful

Our Patriots beat writer and NFL Draft analyst got together to break down the positives and negatives of Maye's first NFL start.

Apparently Drake Maye got a little banged up in his first NFL start. The Patriots listed Maye on the injury report with a new knee injury, but the good news is that the rookie was still a full participant in practice.

The New England Patriots officially began their new era for the franchise in Week 6 when they started rookie quarterback and No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye under

Drake Maye’s first career start for the New England Patriots did not begin how he hoped. After an opening three-and-out, Maye sailed a pass which resulted in an interception on the following drive. Despite the shaky opening and pressure he had to deal with throughout the day (four sacks,