Patriots fans express continuing confidence in Drake Maye despite struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

After a rocky start to the 2026 season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw three fourth-quarter interceptions in a loss against the Seattle Seahawks on September 9. Despite this setback, a recent SB Nation Reacts survey revealed that 70% of participants still hold confidence in Maye's abilities moving forward. While some fans express concerns about his performance and decision-making, others believe in his potential as a franchise quarterback. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and cornerback Carlton Davis have publicly stated their support for Maye. The team's overall fan confidence, however, has dipped to 56% as they face challenges in improving their playoff prospects.
- •Drake Maye threw three interceptions in a loss to the Seahawks.
- •70% of fans surveyed remain confident in Maye's future.
- •Maye's struggles echo issues from last season's playoff run.
- •Patriots' overall fan confidence at 56%, down from 96%.
- •The team’s Super Bowl odds dropped after Week 1.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots fans largely still confident in Drake Maye, survey shows
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