Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked Monday morning if he has given thought to sitting rookie quarterback Drake Maye for the finale. “I would say right now, everything is in consideration, and we’ll see how the week goes,” Mayo said.

The decision to leave Maye in the game for most of the fourth quarter was a head-scratcher. Mayo’s explanation was even harder to accept.

The New England Patriots kicked off the season with quarterback Jacoby Brissett behind center, moved on to Drake Maye in Week 6 and they could have another swap to end the season. There is no question who the quarterback of the future is, but with no postseason to play for, the team could be sitting Maye for Week 18.