The New England Patriots are giving the future a kickstart by choosing to start Drake Maye in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Veteran Jacoby Brissett held the reigns for the opening weeks of the season,

The No. 3 overall pick will live a childhood dream as an NFL quarterback with the Patriots entrusting him under center on Sunday afternoon. However, Maye’s elevation to QB1 was still a bit bittersweet because it meant the demotion of Jacoby Brissett, who has taken the 22-year-old under his wing since he was drafted.

If for just one day, there was a sense of hope surrounding the New England Patriots. Drake Maye’s replacement of Jacoby Brissett was the top storyline at One Patriot Place on Wednesday. Head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Maye would start Sunday against the Houston Texans,