Drake Maye’s Fantastic Hustle Play Helped RB TreVeyon Henderson Break Free for a 65-Yard TD

The MVP candidate showed his worth in more ways than one on Sunday afternoon.

Drake Maye led the way for TreVeyon Henderson. / Screenshot via CBS.

FOXBORO—Drake Maye made an MVP-caliber play on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium that didn’t involve throwing the football.

With the Patriots down 28–24 to the Bills and having officially blown a 21–0 first-half lead, the signal caller pitched the ball to running back TreVeyon Henderson—who quickly found himself amid a brick wall of Buffalo defenders.

But then, the speedy rookie cut back and found space, before being led by none other than Maye into plenty of green grass in front of them. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, the quarterback reached the fastest speed of his career on the play—while also laying a block on cornerback Tre’Davious White—to help Henderson find the end zone for a touchdown.

Here’s a look at the play:

MVP-caliber stuff from Drake Maye with the lead-block. pic.twitter.com/yHKsmPXMjq

— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) December 14, 2025

Awesome stuff from the NFL MVP candidate.

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Fans loved Drake Maye’s hustle play that led to a TreVeyon Henderson touchdown

Henderson broke two 50-plus-yard touchdown runs on Sunday. / Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Knowing the phenomenon that has become Drake “Drake Maye” Maye, the NFL world was understandably pumped by the quarterback’s selfless play. Here's a look at some of the best reactions across X (formerly Twitter):

Drake Maye was running stride for stride with TreVeyon Henderson to make that block—unbelievable effort AND athleticism.

Maye vs. Allen in the AFC East should be fantastic going forward.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 14, 2025

MVP CANDIDATE DRAKE MAYE IS DOWNFIELD BLOCKING FOR HIS GUYS
pic.twitter.com/dD8ouKj8Es

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) December 14, 2025

Drake Maye was out there sprinting to block for his RB 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/PgL2qvsBkc

— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 14, 2025

Drake Maye out there hustling to throw a block and pop a huge TD run. Absolute gamer pic.twitter.com/NEgAyemo6j

— Ollie Connolly (@OllieConnolly) December 14, 2025

TreVeyon Henderson HOUSE CALL 💨

Peep the block from Drake Maye 👀

(via @Patriots)pic.twitter.com/HSXo7NseZN

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 14, 2025

Drake Maye on the lead block and TreVeyon Henderson's 65-yard TD just gave the Patriots the lead 👀

🎥 @NFL pic.twitter.com/5VBQTZeyoG

— The Athletic NFL (@TheAthleticNFL) December 14, 2025

MVP block by Drake Maye 50 yards downfield! https://t.co/54ndRULyKN

— Andrew (@andrevvdef) December 14, 2025

drake maye hitting 20 mph to lead block for his running back on a 65 yd touchdown pic.twitter.com/W5PescxxrG

— pete rogers, professional diaper changer (@petemrogers) December 14, 2025

Refs: do absolutely everything for Buffalo.

Drake Maye: Cool. I’ll block.#Patriots https://t.co/07Dc7x9Ei9

— Michelle Bonner (@MichBonnerTV) December 14, 2025

Drake Maye with the downfield block is elite https://t.co/EtHPxtjc4F

— Kyle (@Kyleketsu) December 14, 2025

LOOK AT THAT BLOCKING FROM DRAKE MAYE ON TREVEYON HENDERSON'S HOUSE CALL 😤

(via: @NFL)pic.twitter.com/GwbepZ0RYh

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) December 14, 2025

Look at Drake Maye running to block man. That’s MY QB1
pic.twitter.com/3VB4QZMH2k

— GP ✰ (@WRLDofMaye) December 14, 2025

DRAKE MAYE LEAD BLOCK 😭

pic.twitter.com/mloZ9kiqij

— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) December 14, 2025

While it was a stellar play from Maye, it wasn’t enough, as the Bills went on to win the game, 35–31.

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