This Stat Shows How Much Drake Maye Has Struggled to Start the Season
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had three turnovers during Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Jaguars.
The New England Patriots, Super Bowl XLIX winners, have experienced a challenging start to the 2026 season, as they have gone 1–2 through Week 3. Their most recent loss, a 35–6 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, was particularly embarrassing. During this game, quarterback Drake Maye failed to throw a touchdown pass throughout the entire 60 minutes.
With a career-high three turnovers, Maye finished the game with a total of seven turnovers thus far, leading the NFL in that category. Moreover, Maye has only thrown one touchdown pass all season, which was during the opening game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots' offense has struggled, with all their scores coming from rushing touchdowns.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel even benched Maye in the fourth quarter, replacing him with backup Tommy DeVito in a bid to improve the team's performance. The upcoming Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills will be crucial for Maye's season; a poor performance could prompt further quarterback position changes. If the Patriots continue to struggle, they risk falling short of the playoffs once again, which would be a disappointing outcome after their Super Bowl victory.
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