{
  "id": 6641163,
  "title": "Mike Vrabel Points Finger at Patriots QB Drake Maye Over Late-Game Decision-Making in Opener Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/mike-vrabel-points-finger-at-patriots-qb-drake-maye-over-late-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T20:50:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-vrabel-points-finger-patriots-205053332.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Week 1 matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, the Patriots found themselves trailing 10-0 in the final quarter. Quarterback Drake Maye was the main culprit, as he threw three interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Seahawks. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel directly criticized Maye, stating that his three interceptions were responsible for the team's collapse from a 10-0 lead. Maye acknowledged his poor performance, describing his play as \"unacceptable\" and vowing to improve in future games. The quarterback specifically regretted a crucial late turnover that allowed the Seahawks to secure the 13-10 victory. The Patriots will have 11 days to regroup before facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.",
  "summary": "It takes big blunders to let go of a 10-0 lead in the final quarter and that’s what had happened in the Week 1 game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions that ultimately allowed the Seahawks to close the gap and mount a comeback in […] The post Mike Vrabel Points Finger at Patriots QB Drake Maye Over Late-Game…",
  "key_points": [
    "Patriots trailed 10-0 in fourth quarter against Seahawks",
    "Quarterback Drake Maye threw 3 interceptions",
    "Head coach Mike Vrabel blamed Maye for collapse"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Drake Maye Accepts Blame for ‘Unacceptable’ Play in Patriots’ Loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/drake-maye-accepts-blame-for-unacceptable-play-in-patriots-loss",
        "published": "2026-09-10T15:49:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}