New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes under pressure from the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) AP

Drake Maye took over at quarterback for the New England Patriots late in the second half against the New York Jets on Thursday night.

Jacoby Brissett was on the bench late in the fourth quarter Thursday night, and Drake Maye was on the field. Brissett was over on the sideline, white towel draped over his head, while Maye was calling signals in the huddle,

Welcome to the NFL, Drake Maye. With less than five minutes to play in the New England Patriots Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets and trailing 24-3, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo has sent veteran Jacoby Brissett to the bench and thrust his first-round rookie quarterback into the fold.