Drake Maye and Patriots struggle in season opener against Seattle Seahawks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The New England Patriots opened the 2026 NFL season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Quarterback Drake Maye struggled against the Seattle defense, completing only 33% of his passes that traveled 10 or more yards. Maye recorded three interceptions during the game and managed a completion rate of 7 of 8 only on passes behind the line of scrimmage. Across his last five appearances, Maye has produced seven touchdowns against 11 turnovers, including seven interceptions. The New England offense remains under scrutiny as the team prepares for a difficult upcoming schedule that includes games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills. Concerns regarding the quarterback's decision-making persist despite the team adding new personnel during the offseason.
- •New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks on the opening night of the NFL season
- •Drake Maye recorded three interceptions while completing only 33% of his intermediate-to-deep passes
- •Maye has accounted for 11 turnovers in his last five games
- •The Patriots face upcoming games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills
- •The team acquired AJ Brown in the offseason to bolster the offensive receiving corps
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye stats in last 5 games: Latest brutal loss vs. Seahawks shows concerning trend for Patriots QB
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — “Finally Being Exposed,” “Got Crowned Too Quickly”: NFL Fans Slam Drake Maye as Patriots QB Throws 3 INTs in Season-Opener
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye’s past 5 games show just how overrated he might be
"Maye is has looked like one of sport's best quarterbacks at times. That hasn't stopped him from struggling in matchups against the upper crust of NFL franchises, though.
"There’s no other way to put it. Drake Maye cost the New England Patriots their 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
"Are we starting to see the real Drake Maye?
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:33 PMDrake Maye stats in last 5 games: Latest brutal loss vs. Seahawks shows concerning trend for Patriots QB
Maye is has looked like one of sport's best quarterbacks at times. That hasn't stopped him from struggling in matchups against the upper crust of NFL franchises, though.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:00 PM“Finally Being Exposed,” “Got Crowned Too Quickly”: NFL Fans Slam Drake Maye as Patriots QB Throws 3 INTs in Season-Opener
There’s no other way to put it. Drake Maye cost the New England Patriots their 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:50 PMDrake Maye’s past 5 games show just how overrated he might be
Are we starting to see the real Drake Maye?
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