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.

The Drake Maye era is about to begin in New England. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed Wednesday the team will move forward with rookie Maye at quarterback, one day after news broke that the team is benching veteran Jacoby Brissett after a 1-4 start.