Drake Maye faces criticism following Patriots loss to Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled in the team’s season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The quarterback recorded three interceptions and was sacked three times during the contest. This performance followed his previous showing against the same opponent in the Super Bowl. Sports commentator Skip Bayless labeled the quarterback as "Drake Maybe" on social media following the turnover-heavy outing. Statistics from the season opener show Maye completed 23 of 33 pass attempts for 178 yards with one touchdown. The quarterback acknowledged the crucial error late in the game, labeling his performance unacceptable. Maye aims to adjust his play as the New England Patriots look toward the remainder of the season.
- •Drake Maye recorded three interceptions and one touchdown in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
- •The New England Patriots quarterback was sacked three times during the season opener.
- •Skip Bayless coined a derogatory nickname for Maye following the game.
- •Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards in the defeat.
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"Following Drake Maye’s late-game interception costing the New England Patriots a win against the Seattle Seahawks, Skip Bayless had a devastating new nickname for the young quarterback. Maye didn’t have a strong outing against the Seahawks, with him following up his disappointing performance in the Super Bowl with yet another poor showing.
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