Drake Maye throws game-ending interception in Patriots loss to Seahawks

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Drake Maye throws game-ending interception in Patriots loss to Seahawks
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The New England Patriots dropped their 2026 season opener to the Seattle Seahawks with a 13-10 final score. After building a 10-0 first-half lead, New England surrendered 13 unanswered points following a series of momentum-shifting plays and defensive takeaways. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye attempted a pass into the end zone with 26 seconds remaining to avoid a loss, but the ball was intercepted by Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe. Maye attributed the error to a loss of patience while facing pressure from DeMarcus Lawrence. Although Maye faced challenges throughout the contest including receiver drops and shifting protection, he took personal responsibility for the decision-making that resulted in the game-sealing turnover.

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  • •The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the NFL season opener.
  • •Josh Jobe recorded the game-sealing interception in the end zone with 26 seconds remaining.
  • •New England held a 10-0 lead before Seattle scored 13 unanswered points.
  • •Drake Maye cited a lack of patience during the final drive as the primary cause for his turnover.
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  • 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye's explanation for game-sealing INT in Patriots' season-opening defeat vs. Seahawks: 'I just stopped being patient'
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Maye was hardly responsible for all of New England's downward swing: His stat line won’t fully capture his receivers’ drops nor the huge play from Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba between Maye’s initial two INT drives.

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