Drake Maye has a ways to go if he wants to reach Josh Allen’s level on the gridiron. But through just 10 career games, the Patriots rookie QB’s arm strength and mobility have already drawn plenty of comparisons to the Bills star signal caller.

Though the Patriots rookie has only made nine NFL starts, it sounds like he already has a fan in Allen. The MVP frontrunner offered some lofty praise for Maye in Orchard Park on Wednesday afternoon, saying he’s already earned his respect despite a limited sample size.

While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.