October 25, 2025 | Foxborough, Massachusetts

According to information from the New England Patriots, at the Week 8 game between the Patriots and the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium tomorrow, there will be a special guest appearing – someone extremely important to Drake Maye, even though the boy does not wear a jersey or gloves. For Maye, that is the greatest source of mental strength that he carries with him when stepping onto the field.

That boy is Noah, 9 years old, from Worcester, who is in the process of treating blood cancer. It was Noah who wrote the letter that moved Maye for many days. In the letter, he wrote:
“Watching you play helps me forget the hospital for a moment.”

Those childish but sincere lines touched the heart of the Patriots rookie. Without hesitation, Drake Maye directly contacted Noah’s family, arranged for the boy and his parents to come to Gillette Stadium to watch the game as special guests of the team. According to team staff, Maye has prepared a small gift for him – the jersey embroidered with the words “For Noah – Keep Believing.”

In the interview before the game day, Maye shared with the press in a voice full of emotion:
“That boy is fighting in a match that is harder than any football game I have ever played. Every time I think about giving up, I remember Noah – a child who still smiles even though he has to fight every day. He is the reason for me to step onto the field with the hottest heart. Tomorrow, I will fight my hardest for him.”

When asked if he had any words to say to Noah before the game started, Maye just smiled and said slowly:
“I promise, Noah. No matter the result, I will leave everything on the field – and if possible, I will give this victory to you.”

The Patriots confirmed that Noah and his family will be arranged to sit in the honorary seats near the sideline area, where the boy can clearly see his idol step onto the field amid the cheers of tens of thousands of fans.

For many people, the Patriots – Browns match is just another NFL matchup like any other. But for Drake Maye, it is a battle with deeper meaning – a battle of the heart, where he not only fights for victory, but also for a small boy who is teaching him the greatest lesson about courage and faith.