Updated
Updated · ESPN · Sep 27
Drake Maye Calls Patriots Offense Unacceptable After 35-6 Jaguars Loss
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Sep 27

Drake Maye Calls Patriots Offense Unacceptable After 35-6 Jaguars Loss

3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 27

Summary

  • 35-6 at Jacksonville left Drake Maye calling New England's offense "unacceptable" after his two interceptions and lost fumble helped drop the Patriots to 1-2.
  • Maye finished 14-of-25 for 199 yards with no touchdowns and an 11.9 QBR, while six interceptions through three games mark the most by a Patriots quarterback since Drew Bledsoe in 1994.
  • Pressure fueled the collapse: Maye was hurried on 11 first-half dropbacks, lost a fumble after saying center Jared Wilson had blood on his hand, then forced two picks including a goal-line interception by Travis Hunter.
  • Maye said his right shoulder is not the issue and put the blame on his decisions, with coach Mike Vrabel also saying the team must fix its ball security before next week's trip to 3-0 Buffalo.

Insights

With a disastrous benching and rising backup pressure, can Drake Maye salvage his season before the Patriots' offense completely unravels?
After Mike Vrabel voiced high concern, will an impressive rookie quarterback suddenly steal the spotlight from a struggling Drake Maye?
Are deep-rooted offensive line injuries and locker room frustrations secretly the real cause of New England's shocking 35-6 collapse?