{
  "id": 13835551,
  "title": "Patriots’ Drake Maye was eating sandwiches, not throwing them vs. Raiders thanks to o-line",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/patriots-drake-maye-was-eating-sandwiches-not-throwing-them-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:43:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-drake-maye-eating-sandwiches-004318060.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Drake Maye, the Patriots' quarterback, was not busy throwing sandwiches at defenders during Sunday's 45-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Instead, he credited his offensive line for his time and space on the field. Maye joked that he could have been eating a ham sandwich in the pocket, emphasizing the strong protection he received from his teammates. This protection allowed him to throw a touchdown pass to DeMario \"Pop\" Douglas, highlighting the importance of a solid offensive line for the passing game. Maye's comment showcased how crucial it is for quarterbacks to have time to find open receivers, ultimately increasing the chances of scoring points, especially in the red zone. The offensive line's role in helping young quarterbacks like Maye grow is undeniable, as it enables the team to be more consistent and showcases their playmakers.",
  "summary": "Drake Maye had plenty of time to throw against the Las Vegas Raiders. He praised his offensive line for keeping him comfortable. Maye highlighted the strong protection he received in Sunday’s 45-17 win over the Raiders at home. He joked that he could have been eating a ham sandwich in the pocket while waiting for a receiver. He made these comments […] The post Patriots’ Drake Maye was eating…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Patriots hit by another injury blow as Mack Hollins lands on IR ahead of Raiders game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/patriots-hit-by-another-injury-blow-as-mack-hollins-lands-on-ir-ahead",
        "published": "2026-10-10T23:54:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "What the Patriots’ roster moves ahead of the Raiders game mean",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/what-the-patriots-roster-moves-ahead-of-the-raiders-game-mean",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:03:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}