Drake Maye discusses Patriots' long layoff after Week 1 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Drake Maye addressed the challenges the New England Patriots faced after a lengthy break following their season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots suffered a 13-10 defeat, with Maye noting that the additional time to reflect on mistakes made it harder to move on. Normally adhering to a 24-hour rule post-game, he found the extended time particularly difficult. He emphasized the importance of correcting turnovers and late-game failures ahead of their next matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20.
- •Patriots lost 13-10 to Seahawks in Week 1.
- •Maye threw three interceptions in the fourth quarter.
- •Team had a 10-0 lead late in the third quarter.
- •Next game is against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20.
- •Maye emphasized the need to fix mistakes quickly.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye Admits Patriots’ Long Layoff Made Week 1 Loss Tougher To Shake
"Drake Maye explained why the Patriots’ extended layoff made their season-opening loss linger and identified the mistakes New England must correct immediately.
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