Jacoby Brissett got hit, harassed and frustrated all night by the New York Jets’ swarming defense. Then the Patriots’ veteran quarterback was pulled in favor of rookie Drake Maye late in a lackluster 24-3 loss Thursday night,

On Thursday night, rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his NFL debut during garbage time, running out the clock while getting some enhanced preseason reps against a stout defense.

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.