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Updated · Patriots.com · Aug 11
Colts Pick Off Drake Maye in Final 2-Minute Drill as Patriots QB Hits 3 TDs Earlier
Updated
Updated · Patriots.com · Aug 11

Colts Pick Off Drake Maye in Final 2-Minute Drill as Patriots QB Hits 3 TDs Earlier

3 articles · Updated · Patriots.com · Aug 11

Summary

  • Cam Bynum intercepted Drake Maye in the end zone late in Tuesday’s joint practice after the Patriots quarterback had otherwise driven an explosive passing day against Indianapolis.
  • DeForest Buckner’s pressure forced Maye to reset, and his underthrown ball toward an open DeMario Douglas lacked enough velocity, producing the turnover in the final two-minute period.
  • Before that mistake, Maye connected on several deep shots and threw 3 touchdowns in 4 red-zone plays, finding Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson.
  • Maye said the offense did good things against unfamiliar looks but needed to “finish off better,” while the session also highlighted some pocket double-pumps and a late Colts edge in run defense.
  • With Maye expected to sit out Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts, the interception stands more as a coaching point than a setback, shifting attention to next week’s two-minute work versus Philadelphia.

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