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Drake Maye identifies challenges for Patriots' Super Bowl aspirations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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Drake Maye and Coach Mike Vrabel discussed the New England Patriots' challenges for the upcoming NFL season. They highlighted that the team's main hurdle is internal cohesion, rather than external competition. With a Football Power Index (FPI) of 1.4, the Patriots rank 14th in the league. They must improve their offensive output, which stands at just 1.0. Despite tough competition within the AFC, the Patriots aim to adjust their strategies and avoid pitfalls experienced during the 2025 season to enhance their chances of success.

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•Drake Maye discusses internal challenges for the Patriots' Super Bowl hopes
•Patriots ranked 14th in Football Power Index for 2026
•Offensive FPI component is just 1.0
•Need to avoid pitfalls from the 2025 NFL season
•Focus on building team cohesion moving forward

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2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye reveals Patriots' main Super Bowl contention hurdle

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Drake Maye knows that the Patriots led by Coach Mike Vrabel have one big hurdle en route to winning the Super Bowl.
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Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 2:04 PM
Drake Maye reveals Patriots' main Super Bowl contention hurdle
Drake Maye knows that the Patriots led by Coach Mike Vrabel have one big hurdle en route to winning the Super Bowl.

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