Mike Vrabel criticizes Drake Maye for reckless play in Patriots season opener
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The New England Patriots dropped their 2026 season opener 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. Despite having a chance to force overtime in the final seconds, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw his third interception of the game when Josh Jobe secured a pass in the end zone. Head coach Mike Vrabel labeled the final drive as reckless while emphasizing the team's need to avoid turnovers. Maye finished the contest with three interceptions as the Patriots struggled to generate points throughout the night. The defeat followed a game in which New England also dealt with an injury to its primary wide receiver. Vrabel noted that the team must learn from these errors and maintain unity moving forward. The coach stressed that ball security remains a primary focal point for the organization following the narrow loss.
- •The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions, including a final turnover in the end zone.
- •Josh Jobe recorded the game-sealing interception for the Seahawks.
- •Mike Vrabel identified the final drive as reckless in his postgame assessment.
- •The Patriots played the opener without their top wide receiver due to injury.
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"The New England Patriots had a chance to avenge their Super Bowl loss in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. They were driving down the field while trailing by three. With seconds remaining in the game, Drake Maye attempted to throw a touchdown. That is when disaster struck. Maye’s pass was intercepted by Josh Jobe in the end zone. The Seahawks […] The post Patriots news: Mike Vrabel sums up doomed Drake Maye-led drive vs. Seahawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Mike Vrabel has delivered a blunt message to Drake Maye after the New England Patriots threw away a 10-point lead before losing 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks. New England looked in control for much of the season opener, but three fourth-quarter interceptions from Maye completely changed the game.
"The Patriots had the game in their hands, and then they gave it away. New England led 10-0 heading into the fourth quarter, only for quarterback Drake Maye to throw three interceptions on the team’s final three possessions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:42 AM‘Can’t throw three interceptions’: Mike Vrabel addresses Drake Maye’s costly mistakes after Patriots collapse
Mike Vrabel has delivered a blunt message to Drake Maye after the New England Patriots threw away a 10-point lead before losing 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks. New England looked in control for much of the season opener, but three fourth-quarter interceptions from Maye completely changed the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:18 AMMike Vrabel Sounds Off on Drake Maye’s “Reckless” Decision After Patriots Loss
The Patriots had the game in their hands, and then they gave it away. New England led 10-0 heading into the fourth quarter, only for quarterback Drake Maye to throw three interceptions on the team’s final three possessions.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:09 AMPatriots news: Mike Vrabel sums up doomed Drake Maye-led drive vs. Seahawks
The New England Patriots had a chance to avenge their Super Bowl loss in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. They were driving down the field while trailing by three. With seconds remaining in the game, Drake Maye attempted to throw a touchdown. That is when disaster struck. Maye’s pass was intercepted by Josh Jobe in the end zone. The Seahawks […] The post Patriots news: Mike Vrabel sums up doomed Drake Maye-led drive vs. Seahawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:33 AMMike Vrabel gives honest assessment about Drake Maye’s ‘reckless’ final drive that cost Patriots
Maye's late-game decision-making may have costed the Patriots a Week 1 win. Here's what Mike Vrabel had to say about it.
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