{
  "id": 6590819,
  "title": "Drake Maye’s struggles against great defenses are impossible to ignore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/drake-mayes-struggles-against-great-defenses-are-impossible-to-ignore",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T13:39:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1127808/drake-maye-bad-play-good-teams-stats-patriots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seattle Seahawks edged out New England Patriots in a close Week 1 matchup, thanks to a strong fourth-quarter comeback by the Seahawks. New England starter Drake Maye struggled against the Seahawks' formidable defense, throwing three interceptions in the fourth quarter. The first interception was a deep pass intercepted by Nehemiah Pritchett, while the other two were preventable mistakes. Maye's performance marked a concerning trend, as he had previously struggled in postseason games against top defenses. Prior to this game, Maye had only had a complete game since Week 17 of the 2025 season. His efficiency also took a hit, dropping from a QBR of 77.1 in the regular season to 40 in the playoffs. His yards per attempt dropped to a league-low 6.4 in his last five starts, which placed him among the worst in the league. Despite a strong 2025 season, Maye's recent performances have raised concerns for the Patriots and their young quarterback, who is crucial for the team's success.",
  "summary": "The New England Patriots seemingly had a win gift wrapped and handed to them to kickoff the 2026 season. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was lost for the game just six plays in with a hip injury, and New England held the Seahawks without a point until the waning minutes of the third quarter. Despite […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter against the Seahawks.",
    "Maye's performance marked a concerning trend against top defenses.",
    "Maye's efficiency dropped significantly in the playoffs, with a league-low 6.4 yards per attempt."
  ],
  "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."
}