Fans React To Patriots’ Quarterback Switch Vs. Texans

The New England Patriots are reportedly making a change under center with Drake Maye getting the nod as the starter over Jacoby Brissett in Week 6 against the Houston Texans.

Something certainly had to change within the Patriots’ offense, but given the state of the offensive line, the move appears desperate on the surface.

Here’s how fans across Patriots Nation and around the NFL reacted to the rookie taking the reigns on Sunday:

@AdainLaPorta69 posted on X: “They should’ve waited one more week and started him against a bad defense like the Jaguars”

@TTS_CAM3 posted on X: “If Da Patriots plan was to sit Drake Maye all year why didn’t they get a quality level veteran QB like, Joe Flacco, Gardner Michew or Jameis Winston, or even Jimmy Garoppolo to hold it down and start da full season if that’s the case 100 we knew Brissett wasn’t good enough lol”

@EVs_Football posted on X: “I don’t think that’s going to help much, the @Patriots have a lot of problems!”

@gfly89 posted on X: “Good luck behind that O line”

@H_Johnny18 posted on X: “Are they trying to kill him Sunday?”

@CoreyWeeksDC posts on X: “Not sure how I feel about this. Excited to see him play but they are setting him up to fail, the situation now is somehow even worse than it was for Mac Jones. Wouldn’t have minded a little more patience”

@kevinwsenior posted on X: “Boston collectively sends their thoughts and prayers”

There were just as many fans supporting the Patriots’ decision as there were second-guessing the move.

@blockedbyherbie posted on X: “Pats championship run begins Sunday

@xqevolve posted on X: “Drake Maye Masterclass Incoming”

@SimplyInaya posted on X: “That’s a big step for Drake Maye! Starting against the Texans will be a great opportunity for him to showcase his skills.”

@Kowl_ _ posted on X: “Patriots winning another Super Bowl”

@Oliver_Bennet_ posted on X: “Time for some Maye magic!”

@bikak1842477 posted on X: “Exciting times ahead! Can’t wait to see what Maye brings to the team.”

@popdouglasTD posted on X: “BEST NEWS OF THE YEAR”

Only time will tell if Jerod Mayo made the right decision for the Patriots. Ready or not, the Maye era is set to begin at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.