The New England Patriots did exactly that on Sunday in their season finale against the Buffalo Bills. Drake Maye started the game, but was replaced by Joe Milton III, who is third

As for the Patriots, offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Drake Maye will start and could finish the game. Maye was listed on the team’s practice report with a new right hand injury, though the rookie all but cleared himself this week saying he felt “great.” The only question now is, how long will Maye play?