Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked Monday morning if he has given thought to sitting rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the finale. “I would say right now, everything is in consideration, and we’ll see how the week goes,” Mayo said.

The decision to leave Maye in the game for most of the fourth quarter was a head-scratcher. Mayo’s explanation was even harder to accept.

Arguably the most talent-barren roster in the NFL, the Patriots need as high a draft pick as possible if they're to quickly build a decent supporting cast around exciting young quarterback Drake Maye.