The Patriots plan to start the rookie quarterback this Sunday against the Texans, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports. 

Jacoby Brissett had been the team’s starter in the first five games, in which the Patriots have gone 1-4.

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<figcaption>Patriots QB Drake Maye is expected to get his first NFL head start on Sunday against the Texans. <span class="credit">USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con</span></figcaption>

There were rumblings that Maye would beat Brissett out for the starting job to open the season but head coach Jerod Mayo has held off until now, likely in large part because the Patriots’ offensive line leaves the quarterback susceptible to getting battered. 

Maye appeared in mop-up duty during the Patriots’ Sep. 19 loss to the Jets, completing four of his eight pass attempts for 22 yards.

Drake Maye’s time has arrived.{ai:summary}<p>Drake Maye will start as quarterback for the New England Patriots against the Texans this Sunday, replacing Jacoby Brissett after a 1-4 start to the season. Coach Jerod Mayo delayed this decision due to concerns over the offensive line's protection.</p><p>Maye previously played briefly in a game against the Jets, completing 4 of 8 passes for 22 yards. #sports</p>

Patriots bench Jacoby Brissett for Drake Maye as season spirals

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