Drake Maye’s latest miscue handed the Jacksonville Jaguars an early 7-0 lead, a crucial score as the Jags look to bounce back from last Sunday’s loss to the Broncos. This kind of start is exactly what Jacksonville needed to regain some momentum.
Maye’s Unforced Error Opens the Door
Seriously, you won’t believe how this went down. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was trying to uncork a pass deep in Jaguars territory, and the ball just slipped right out of his hand. No contact, no crushing blitz, just a pure unforced fumble! Jaguars defensive lineman Davon Hamilton was right there, pouncing on the ball for a huge turnover. What a gift for the Jags! They took full advantage of that sudden change in possession. Trevor Lawrence then drilled a 12-yard strike to wide receiver Josh Cameron for a touchdown, putting Jacksonville up 7-0 with 13:25 left in the first half. That whole scoring drive capped off a quick 10-play, 62-yard march right into the end zone.
Early Season Woes Continue for Maye
This fumble wasn’t just some isolated mistake, either. While it’s Maye’s first lost fumble of the season, it’s a troubling sign that he’s already thrown four interceptions coming into this game. Five turnovers in total? That’s a rough start to the season, plain and simple. After both teams traded punts on the first three possessions, that kind of unforced error is exactly what the Patriots didn’t need. Maye’s gotta clean that up, and fast.
Now with the lead, the Jaguars are undoubtedly going to keep that defensive pressure high. If Maye keeps giving up the ball like this, Jacksonville could really take control of the game. They’re looking to put last week’s loss behind them, and forcing turnovers is a surefire way to get that done.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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