FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Quarterback Drake Maye strengthened his MVP candidacy, throwing for 282 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions as the New England Patriots recorded a convincing 33-15 victory over the visiting New York Giants on Monday night.

The defense turned in another strong afternoon in Columbia, holding the Gamecocks to one conversion on 11 third-down tries, a number that places Clemson seventh in the nation. The pass rush also delivered five sacks,