The Seahawks kicked off their season with a hard-fought 13-10 victory over the Patriots last night, a win so significant that Patriots QB Drake Maye called his three-interception performance “unacceptable” and highlighted a game-sealing turnover in the end zone. Yeah, you read that right. Our Hawks started 1-0, forcing the rookie QB to lament “losing patience” in what turned into a real collapse for New England.
Drake Maye’s Disaster Debut Sinks the Pats
Dude, Week 1 can lie, but the story here is clear: our Hawks made Drake Maye’s highly anticipated Year 3 debut a total disaster. The Patriots opened their season in prime time, but Maye just came up short. From reports, his fourth quarter was rocky, and the team took a “worrisome step back in second-half collapse.” Late turnovers absolutely sunk the Patriots, and that crucial end-zone pick from Maye was the cherry on top for the 12s. They had operational shortcomings, and their running game was difficult to come by. It wasn’t just that they lost; it was the way they lost that really stung them, and it felt pretty sweet for us.
Our Hawks Forced Mistakes, Seized the W
While Maye struggled, some of the Patriots’ young talent did rise, even in defeat. Eli Raridon, a tight end, nabbed his first career reception for a touchdown. Kicker Andy Borregales has made all five of his career 50-yard field goals, showing they have *some* bright spots. Dre’Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, and Christian Gonzalez were even highlighted as “best” performers for them, with Gonzalez’s new deal being a “relief.” But let’s be real: Romeo Doubs took the blame for a costly 4th-quarter drop, and their offense changed big time after A.J. Brown got injured in the third quarter. Concerns over that injury are huge for them. But for us? We took advantage of those mistakes, stayed locked in, and made sure Maye’s teammates had to rally around him in defeat.
One game doesn’t define a season, but man, this win over New England revealed plenty about our Hawks’ grit. Mike Macdonald’s squad just started the season 1-0, and the Emerald City is absolutely buzzing! You know our Hawks are going to build on this energy next week. Let’s keep that momentum rolling, Seattle!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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