Patriots Blow 10-Point Lead in 1st Week 1 Loss to Seahawks as Maye Throws 3 Picks
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 10
Patriots Blow 10-Point Lead in 1st Week 1 Loss to Seahawks as Maye Throws 3 Picks
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 10
Summary
New England squandered a 10-0 third-quarter lead and lost its opener to Seattle after Drake Maye's late end-zone interception killed a final chance to tie or win.
Maye finished with 3 interceptions, including the decisive last throw, and now has 5 picks in his last 2 games against the Seahawks.
Seattle stayed close despite losing quarterback Sam Darnold to a hip injury on the opening drive, leaning on defense, field goals and a big play from Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
A.J. Brown caught 3 passes for 26 yards in his Patriots debut before leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury, adding to concerns before Week 2 against Pittsburgh.
Dave Portnoy called the performance "disgusting" on X, blasting Maye, the offensive play-calling and Romeo Doubs' drop after what he said was an F-minus start.