Santa Clause (Kind Of) Gives Take On Success Of Patriots’ Drake Maye

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has fans of all shapes, sizes and mythological significance.

Will Campbell displayed his admiration for the gunslinger while arriving to Gillette Stadium. DrakeMayeLover, whoever that may be, has built a significant social media following based off the signal-caller’s ever-growing fanbase. Santa Clause even likes what he’s seen this season.

Yes, Santa Clause.

NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reported on the sophomore quarterback ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Buffalo Bills, and did so with a special guest in tow…

From @NFLGameDay Morning with my friend 🎅🏻 talking Drake Maye in his second matchup with a #Bills defense that has plenty of respect for the #Patriots’ young franchise QB. pic.twitter.com/PoDcaihFGz

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 14, 2025

“(Maye) has got the respect of this Buffalo Bills defense after that performance earlier this year,” Garafolo said. “They’ve got to shut him down if they hope to stay in this AFC East race.”

“Merry Christmas,” Santa Clause responded.

Okay, so maybe he didn’t want to play favorites, but there’s no doubt that the early portion of that report still stands. The Bills undoubtedly have respect for the sophomore after he put together the first true star-making performance of his career against them in October — and will do everything in their power to avoid another one.