The New England Patriots might just have reason for optimism again. Five years after Tom Brady played his last game in a Patriots uniform and three seasons after rookie Mac Jones led them to their only playoff appearance since Brady left,

Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt praised New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye following his debut against Watt’s former team on Sunday. Maye got into the action quickly, throwing for 243 yards,

Maye lofted a beautiful 40-yard touchdown pass to second-year receiver Kayshon Boutte down the right side with 11 seconds left on the clock. The play helped slice the Texans' lead to 14-7 and brought the Gillette Stadium crowd to life, as there had been little to cheer about up to that point.