Mike Vrabel Said Drake Maye Is ‘Realizing What He Can Be’ After The Game. Then Fans Proved They See It Too With Loud MVP Chants

Drake Maye has been building momentum for weeks, but Sunday felt different. It felt like the moment everything finally came together after New England beat the Giants 33-15. After New England controlled the game from start to finish, fans were not just cheering for the rookie quarterback. They were chanting for him. Loudly. Repeatedly. “MVP, MVP.”

In the middle of that noise stood head coach Mike Vrabel, who shared his clearest message yet about Maye. Vrabel said the rookie is “realizing what he can be,” and judging by the crowd’s reaction, fans already believe they know what that is.

Why Vrabel’s Message Hit Even Harder After The Win

The Patriots 33-15 win was more than another step forward. It was a moment where Maye showed exactly why New England is now 11-2 heading into the bye week. He went 24 of 31 for 282 yards and two touchdowns, a clean and confident performance that continued his steady rise.

He did it behind an offensive line missing both starters on the left side, a situation that often exposes young quarterbacks. Maye did not look rattled. He kept his timing, stayed poised in the pocket, and ran the offense with control. That composure made the performance stand out even more.

Vrabel highlighted that growth after the game. “I think he’s realizing what he can be and what the impact that he makes on this offense and being the conductor,” Vrabel said, via a transcript from the team. “He’s hard on himself. I think that he challenges himself as well as his coaches. He means a great deal to this football team.” Maye later said that he is “just trying to be the face” of the franchise. With how he is playing, it is fair to say he has already reached that point.

How Fans Used MVP Chants To Show What They See In Drake Maye

Then came the moment Maye did not expect: the MVP chants. They were not quiet or casual. They were loud and steady, coming from fans who wanted the stadium to hear them, and the energy carried straight onto social media.

Online, fans echoed the same excitement with comments like, “The way Drake Maye has people chanting MVP is so tuff” and “Yes!!! Drake ‘Drake MVP Maye’ Maye!!!” Others were even more direct, saying, “He should win MVP” and “I can’t believe I had to wait an entire 5 years to get another generational talent at QB for my favorite team.” One fan summed up the sentiment perfectly: “I speak for everyone with eyes and a brain when I say Drake Lee Maye deserves MVP.”

That reaction says something important about Maye. Fans do not chant “MVP” for potential alone. They do it when they believe a player is changing their team’s direction. This moment was about more than Maye’s numbers. It was fans showing their trust in him and hinting at what they believe he can become.

There is still a long season ahead, but Maye’s confidence, decision making, accuracy, and leadership have already earned support. The chants did not feel exaggerated. They felt like an early prediction. If Maye keeps improving, those MVP chants that surprised him on Sunday may soon become a regular part of his Sundays.