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Maye’s Three Fourth-Quarter Interceptions Cost Patriots in 13-10 Season Opener

The collapse raises urgent questions about the quarterback’s late-game decision-making after coach Mike Vrabel publicly rebuked him.

Overview

  • The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 at Lumen Field on Wednesday after Drake Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter that erased a 10-0 New England lead.
  • Maye completed 23-of-33 passes for 178 yards, added 47 rushing yards, was sacked three times, and went 0-for-4 on throws of 20 or more yards as his late turnovers directly set up Seattle scores and a game-sealing field goal.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel criticized the plays as reckless, saying the team must be aggressive without being careless, and Maye acknowledged he ‘lost patience,’ called his decisions unacceptable, and vowed to get back to work.
  • Seattle rallied after starter Sam Darnold exited with a hip injury and backup Drew Lock sparked the comeback with a 45-yard touchdown to Jaxon Smith‑Njigba that tied the game before Jason Myers’ go-ahead field goal.
  • The loss drops New England to 0-1, increases short-term pressure on Maye and the coaching staff, and sharpens concern about A.J. Brown’s third-quarter ankle injury as the Patriots prepare for their Week 2 home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.