Drake Maye is becoming his own worst enemy during nightmare start for Patriots
If the New England Patriots’ surprising run to Super Bowl LX feels like a lifetime ago, imagine how it feels to those inside that locker room. Just three games into the 2026 campaign, the Patriots are 1-2 and coming off three “unacceptable” weeks of performances, according to New England quarterback Drake Maye. In Sunday’s 35-6 […]
Just three games into the 2026 season, the New England Patriots are 1-2 following three weeks of performances deemed "unacceptable" by quarterback Drake Maye. During Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Maye's struggles on the field became apparent. The third-year quarterback threw two interceptions, lost a fumble, and appeared far removed from the MVP contender from the previous year.
His first interception came on the final play of a 10-play drive when the Patriots trailed 14-3 late in the first half. Rather than settle for a field goal and keep their team within striking distance at halftime, Maye threw a pressured pass that was intercepted by Travis Hunter. This decision echoed Maye's comments from New England's season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks, where he admitted being "impatient" in the second half and allowing his team to let an early lead slip away due to three interceptions.
Since then, Maye has thrown six interceptions through three games, matching a franchise record set by Drew Bledsoe in 1994. The problems with Maye's performance extend beyond specific coverages, as his impatience and tendency to force throws have created an overall lack of confidence in the Patriots' offense. Head coach Mike Vrabel has expressed high concern for the team's football performance.
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