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Drake Maye’s Fourth-Quarter Collapse Costs Patriots in Season Opener Loss to Seahawks

The defeat raises doubts about Maye’s late-game judgment.

Overview

  • Wednesday night the Seattle Seahawks rallied for a 13-10 win after Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions that erased New England’s 10-0 lead.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel singled out Maye’s risky decisions, saying the team must be aggressive but not reckless, and Maye publicly accepted blame, saying he ‘lost patience.’
  • Seattle overcame an early loss of starter Sam Darnold when backup Drew Lock managed the game effectively and Jaxon Smith‑Njigba delivered a key touchdown run.
  • Maye finished 23-of-33 for 178 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions and three sacks and went 0-for-4 on throws of 20 or more yards downfield.
  • The Patriots are 0-1 and must regroup quickly with A.J. Brown dealing with an ankle injury and a Week 2 home date against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 11 days.