{
  "id": 11731272,
  "title": "“Do We Owe Drake Maye an Apology?”: New Proof Emerges in Viral ‘Blood on Ball’ Photo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/do-we-owe-drake-maye-an-apology-new-proof-emerges-in-viral-blood-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T17:21:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/owe-drake-maye-apology-proof-172109348.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Drake Maye's performance left Jacksonville fans questioning his explanation after a 35-6 loss. New England Patriots quarterback Maye had a rough game, with two interceptions and a fumble. He claimed that center Jared Wilson had cut his hand, which resulted in blood getting onto the football before the snap. This explanation was met with skepticism, as Maye struggled throughout the game, finishing 14-of-25 for 199 yards. NBC Sports Boston shared a close-up photo showing blood on the football, supporting Maye's account. Wilson confirmed that he had a bleeding hand during the game, adding credibility to Maye's explanation. While the evidence still leaves some questions unanswered, it adds weight to Maye's narrative.",
  "summary": "Drake Maye left Jacksonville with plenty of questions after the Patriots were beaten 35-6. New England struggled from start to finish, and Maye had one of his roughest games since taking over the offense. The strangest moment came in the first quarter. Maye stood in a clean pocket, started to make a throw and suddenly […] The post “Do We Owe Drake Maye an Apology?”: New Proof Emerges in Viral…",
  "key_points": [
    "Drake Maye's performance in a 35-6 loss raised questions about his explanation.",
    "New evidence shows blood on the football, supporting Maye's claim.",
    "Jared Wilson confirmed he had a bleeding hand during the game."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}