Drake Maye's fumble linked to blood on ball in Patriots loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Drake Maye experienced a challenging game as the New England Patriots lost 35-6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville. Maye, who threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, cited a bleeding cut from center Jared Wilson as a factor in the fumble. A photo has emerged showing blood on the football involved in the play, lending some credibility to Maye's explanation. Wilson confirmed his injury and that trainers applied tape to his hand during the game. However, uncertainty remains about whether the cut affected the fumble.
- •Maye threw 14-of-25 for 199 yards in the game.
- •Patriots struggled offensively throughout the match.
- •The photo showing blood on the football was shared by NBC Sports Boston.
- •Wilson confirmed he was bleeding but unclear if it was before the fumble.
- •Maye acknowledged his need to control the ball regardless of the blood.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — “Do We Owe Drake Maye an Apology?”: New Proof Emerges in Viral ‘Blood on Ball’ Photo
"Drake Maye left Jacksonville with plenty of questions after the Patriots were beaten 35-6. New England struggled from start to finish, and Maye had one of his roughest games since taking over the offense. The strangest moment came in the first quarter. Maye stood in a clean pocket, started to make a throw and suddenly […] The post “Do We Owe Drake Maye an Apology?”: New Proof Emerges in Viral ‘Blood on Ball’ Photo appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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