We can breathe a little easier today, Pats Nation. Drake Maye's elbow issue that had us all worried after Sunday's game appears to be improving faster than initially feared.

The young quarterback was seen throwing at practice today with no visible discomfort, and head coach confirmed he's on track for Sunday's showdown against the Bills. That's music to our ears heading into what could be the most important division game of the first half.

Maye has been everything we hoped for and more this season. His toughness and willingness to fight through minor injuries speaks volumes about his leadership. This is our guy, and it's clear he wants to be out there for every snap.

Based on reporting from MassLive