Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye lead offenses to low-scoring season openers

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye lead offenses to low-scoring season openers
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The New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams opened their NFL seasons with offensive struggles that yielded 10 or fewer points for their respective quarterbacks. Drake Maye and the Patriots suffered a 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Maye threw three interceptions during the fourth quarter, including one on the final drive, as New England fell in a rematch of Super Bowl 60. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford and the Rams faced the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. Stafford recorded 155 passing yards, marking his lowest total since the 2025 season. As the top two finishers in the previous year's MVP voting, both quarterbacks struggled to meet established offensive standards. The Patriots are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, while the Rams return to their home stadium to host the New York Giants.

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  • Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in the 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Matthew Stafford recorded 155 passing yards during the Rams' season opener against the 49ers.
  • The New England Patriots failed to score more than 10 points for the first time since 2024.
  • New England faces the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles hosts the New York Giants in Week 2.
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