Drake Maye and the Patriots lose to the Seahawks in season opener

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Drake Maye and the Patriots lose to the Seahawks in season opener
Summary

The New England Patriots opened their 2026 NFL season with a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday night. Quarterback Drake Maye finished the game 23-of-33 passing for 178 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Maye also contributed 47 rushing yards but recorded a 54.9 passer rating during the defeat. Following the game, Maye accepted personal responsibility for his performance and described his decision-making as unacceptable. The loss continues a recent trend for the quarterback, who has produced seven touchdowns against 11 total turnovers across his last five appearances dating back to the previous postseason. Maye stated he plans to correct these errors as the season progresses.

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  • The New England Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 on Wednesday.
  • Drake Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.
  • Maye recorded 47 rushing yards during the season-opening game.
  • Maye has recorded 11 turnovers in his last five games including the playoffs.
  • The quarterback attributed the loss to poor decision-making and a lack of patience.
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Things could be very different for Drake Maye in his third season in the league.

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