Mike Vrabel emphasizes running game after Patriots lose to Seahawks

The New England Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks 13-10 in their 2026 NFL season opener. Despite a solid start with a 10-0 lead, the Patriots were unable to capitalize after three fourth-quarter interceptions from quarterback Drake Maye. Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown but struggled with pressure, facing 42 total dropbacks. Head coach Mike Vrabel pointed to the team's lack of offensive balance, especially in the running game, and highlighted the need for improvement to support the young quarterback. New England averaged just 3.5 yards per carry, significantly below last year's league average of 4.4 yards per carry.

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