Drake Maye will face tough test vs. Texans defense in Patriots debut NBC Sports Boston [Video]

It’s finally happening: The Drake Maye era begins Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Houston Texans in a Week 6 game at Gillette Stadium.

Maye will make his first career start against the AFC South leader, per multiple reports Tuesday, including NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry.

The Patriots started veteran Jacoby Brissett at quarterback in each of the first five games, and the results were not good, to say the least. New England ranks last in the NFL in passing yards, passing touchdowns and completion percentage. Brissett did not reach the 200-yard mark in any game.

There will be plenty of growing pains for Maye — just like any other rookie QB. But just how much of a challenge does the Texans defense present this weekend?

Simply put, it will be a tough one for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Texans pass defense is allowing opposing quarterbacks to …