{
  "id": 280116,
  "title": "Patriots scrimmage highlights Drake Maye and offense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/patriots-scrimmage-highlights-drake-maye-and-offense",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T21:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-scrimmage-highlights-drake-maye-210012944.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 7, the New England Patriots treated fans to their second annual Blue-White Scrimmage, dividing the coaching staff and utilizing their head coach Mike Vrabel, assistant head coach Terrell Williams, running backs coach Tony Dews, wide receivers coach Todd Downing, quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant, defensive secondary coach Scott Booker, and cornerback Justin Hamilton to lead the teams. Quarterback Drake Maye captained the white team, while Tommy DeVito and Behran Morton took turns leading the blue team. The scrimmage began with the blue team taking possession and setting up a field goal attempt for kicker Andy Borregales, who missed wide right, keeping the scoreless. DeVito went two-for-four on the drive for the blue team, while Maye's first drive ended one-for-four with a turnover on downs. The blue team regained momentum on their next drive with a touchdown by DeMario Douglas, taking a 7-0 lead. Maye and the white team struggled to recover, resulting in a turnover and giving the ball back to the blue team. DeVito briefly took over for Maye on the following drive, but an instant play saw running back Myles Montgomery snatch the fumble and race down the sideline, setting up the blue team at the five-yard line. The scramble continued with a touchdown for the blue team, followed by a field goal, making the score 10-0. The white team attempted a comeback, scoring a touchdown with a 4-for-6 performance from Maye, but missed the extra point, leaving the score at 10-6. The final drive saw the blue team score two touchdowns, with Maye connecting with Williams for a significant gain and DeVito completing a crucial play in the red zone. The Patriots practiced one-minute drills at the end, with the blue team completing their drive in one play. Despite some injuries, including running back TreVeyon Henderson's absence, the Patriots showcased their offensive capabilities in the scrimmage, with Maye leading the white team.",
  "summary": "The Patriots held their annual Blue White scrimmage, featuring strong play from Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito.",
  "key_points": [
    "New England Patriots hold Blue-White Scrimmage on August 7",
    "Quarterback Drake Maye leads white team, Tommy DeVito leads blue team",
    "Patriots demonstrate offensive capabilities despite injuries"
  ],
  "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."
}