Cris Collinsworth criticizes Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for late interception
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth expressed criticism of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye following his late-game interception against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9. With 21 seconds remaining in the season-opening contest, Maye attempted a pass to Mack Hollins in the end zone rather than managing the clock to set up a potential game-tying field goal. Collinsworth, calling the game alongside Mike Tirico, described the throw as a poor decision, noting the ball was released off the quarterback's back foot while he was fading away. The interception effectively ended the Patriots' chances of scoring in the final moments of the loss. Tirico concurred with the assessment, labeling the decision by the rookie quarterback as terrible. The play drew immediate commentary due to the manageable field position the team held before the turnover.
- •Drake Maye threw an interception with 21 seconds remaining in the game.
- •The Patriots lost the season-opening game to the Seattle Seahawks on September 9.
- •Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico criticized the decision to pass into the end zone.
- •The team was within range to potentially attempt a game-tying field goal.
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"The New England Patriots did a lot of things correctly in their season opener against the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. They went across the country and played an excellent game for three quarters in front of the crazed and full-throated 12s at Lumen Field in Seattle. However, their 10-3 lead disappeared in the fourth quarter as quarterback […] The post Why Patriots' Josh McDaniels, TreVeyon Henderson injury deserve some blame for Drake Maye's putrid night appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New England Patriots fanbase was not the happiest with how their team performed in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, and the team shouldn’t be happy either. With the game in their hands for most of the night, it was the fourth quarter that doomed them, and it revolved around Drake Maye, who threw three interceptions . It was the […] The post Patriots news: Dave Portnoy could only laugh at NE announcer's reaction to Drake Maye's game-losing INT appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New England Patriots began the 2026 NFL season by facing a loss against the Seattle Seahawks, wich made their quarterback, Drake Maye look really bad in the process. The organization entered the season hoping to avenge its Super Bowl LX defeat, but the Seahawks found yet another way to frustrate Mike Vrabel and Co. […] The post ‘Lost His Patience’ — NFL Analyst Weighs In on What Went Wrong With Drake Mayes Game That Led to Seahawks Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 7:47 PMJosh McDaniels reveals Drake Maye conversation after loss to Seahawks
Josh McDaniels commented on the importance of handling adversity and criticism, following Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's three-interception game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:16 PMWhy Patriots' Josh McDaniels, TreVeyon Henderson injury deserve some blame for Drake Maye's putrid night
The New England Patriots did a lot of things correctly in their season opener against the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. They went across the country and played an excellent game for three quarters in front of the crazed and full-throated 12s at Lumen Field in Seattle. However, their 10-3 lead disappeared in the fourth quarter as quarterback […] The post Why Patriots' Josh McDaniels, TreVeyon Henderson injury deserve some blame for Drake Maye's putrid night appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 10:44 PM‘Lost His Patience’ — NFL Analyst Weighs In on What Went Wrong With Drake Mayes Game That Led to Seahawks Loss
The New England Patriots began the 2026 NFL season by facing a loss against the Seattle Seahawks, wich made their quarterback, Drake Maye look really bad in the process. The organization entered the season hoping to avenge its Super Bowl LX defeat, but the Seahawks found yet another way to frustrate Mike Vrabel and Co. […] The post ‘Lost His Patience’ — NFL Analyst Weighs In on What Went Wrong With Drake Mayes Game That Led to Seahawks Loss appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- NFL NewsSep 10, 2026, 9:23 PMAfter Further Review: Drake Maye breakdown, Patriots defense review, and quick-hit film notes from the loss to the Seahawks - New England Patriots
Film review of the Patriots loss to the Seahawks in Week 1, including a full breakdown of QB Drake Maye's performance.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 8:40 PMPatriots news: Dave Portnoy could only laugh at NE announcer's reaction to Drake Maye's game-losing INT
The New England Patriots fanbase was not the happiest with how their team performed in their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, and the team shouldn’t be happy either. With the game in their hands for most of the night, it was the fourth quarter that doomed them, and it revolved around Drake Maye, who threw three interceptions . It was the […] The post Patriots news: Dave Portnoy could only laugh at NE announcer's reaction to Drake Maye's game-losing INT appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:05 AM‘Absolutely no reason’ – Patriots fans call out Drake Maye after game-losing interception in NFL opener
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- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:52 AMMike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth couldn’t believe game-deciding ‘terrible decision’ from Drake Maye
The Seattle Seahawks held off the New England Patriots 13-10 in a Super Bowl LX rematch to kick off the 2026 NFL season on Wednesday night. With 3rd-and-5 at the Seattle 16-yard line and 26 seconds remaining, New England was in position to potentially take the lead, or at the very least tie the game…
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:48 AMPatriots QB Drake Maye Reflects on His Three Interceptions in Seahawks Loss: ‘It’s Unacceptable’
Drake Maye owned up to key mistakes that resulted in a Week 1 loss against the Seahawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:44 AMPatriots HC Points Finger at Drake Maye After Costly Interception
The New England Patriots held a 10-3 lead going into the fourth quarter, but three costly interceptions by Drake Maye eventually cost the team a chance to win in a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in front of 68,744 fans at Lumen Field on Wednesday night. No interception was more costly than the one […] The post Patriots HC Points Finger at Drake Maye After Costly Interception appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:40 AMCris Collinsworth can't believe Pats QB Drake Maye's INT vs Seahawks
NBC analyst and former Bengals receiver Cris Collinsworth was critical of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's interception with 21 seconds left.
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