Dan Orlovsky critiques Drake Maye's performance after slow start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
On September 22, 2026, Dan Orlovsky assessed Drake Maye's struggles with the New England Patriots during NFL Live. Maye, who had a breakout second season, has seen his effectiveness decline in 2026, with the team averaging significantly fewer points and yards per game compared to the previous season. Orlovsky expressed concerns about Maye's body language and decision-making, suggesting he appears hesitant and fearful of making mistakes. Although the Patriots secured a win in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Maye did not throw for a touchdown and contributed to the offense's conservative approach. As the season progresses, Maye will need to regain his confidence to help the Patriots succeed against a tougher schedule.
- •Drake Maye struggling with confidence early in 2026.
- •Patriots average 26th in points scored this season.
- •Orlovsky critiques Maye's decision-making and body language.
- •New England won in Week 2 but with a conservative offense.
- •Maye aims to return to form to aid playoff push.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots news: Dan Orlovsky's 'scared' Drake Maye revelation could explain cold start
"In 2025, the New England Patriots turned rags into riches , winning 14 games with a fourth-place schedule to make it all the way to the Super Bowl, where they came up short to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13. Reloading their roster with quality new offensive players like AJ Brown, Romeo Doubs, Alijah Vera-Tucker, and Caleb Lomu, the Patriots went from […] The post Patriots news: Dan Orlovsky's 'scared' Drake Maye revelation could explain cold start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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