Drake Maye and Patriots struggle in season opener against Seattle Seahawks

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.

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