FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — When Drake Maye was drafted with the third overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, analysts and fans immediately began debating when he would and should be the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. Now, with the team looking to rebound from a 1-4 start, we'll get our first true look at the 22-year-old from North Carolina. Maye got some playing time in the preseason and made a brief appearance against the New York Jets in Week 3, replacing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett with a few minutes left in the game. He has a chance now to replace Brissett for good as the Patriots' starter, with head coach Jerod Mayo giving him the nod earlier this week. Mayo went with Brissett to start the season, saying he gave the team the best chance to win, while it would also give Maye more time to get acclimated. But with a stagnant offense that's been a big factor behind four straight losses, Mayo has shifted gears. "Drake gives us the best chance to win now and going forward," Mayo said. "He’s been developing. He’s been getting better every single week." First test as a starter for Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye is difficult Texans defense Maye won't have it easy on Sunday, going up against one of the league's top-ranked defenses in the Houston Texans. The Patriots defense won't have it much easier, with Houston having one of the more exciting offenses in the league behind star QB C.J. Stroud, a rookie himself just last year. At 4-1, the Texans are currently sitting atop the AFC South. Kickoff at Gillette Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. The game's on 12! Watch the Patriots face the Texans at 1 p.m. Sunday on WPRI 12. New England NationSundays at 11:30 a.m. on FOX ProvidenceJoin us for in-depth Patriots coverage, including exclusive insight and analysis, the latest headlines, interviews with the players and more.More Patriots coverage on WPRI.com » Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 12 Sports this Week SIGN UP NOW