Drake Maye is already racking up five interceptions across his first ten quarters this season, and that number just climbed thanks to a huge play by Travis Hunter right before halftime. The Jaguars are up 14-3 heading into the locker room, largely due to Maye’s continued struggles with ball security.
Hunter Snags His First NFL Interception
What a moment for Travis Hunter, the 2025 first-round pick. He snagged the first interception of his NFL career in the end zone with just over a minute left in the second quarter. He jumped up and hauled in a pass from Drake Maye that was intended for wide receiver Efton Chism. That’s a critical turnover at a critical time, keeping the Patriots off the board right before the break. Maye has now turned the ball over twice in this game, too, after losing the ball trying to pass earlier in the first quarter.
Patriots Offense Stumbles While Jags Capitalize
Maye’s ongoing issues are tough to watch if you’re a Patriots fan. Five interceptions in ten quarters is rough, especially after he threw eight in the regular season last year. That first Patriots turnover in this game led directly to Jacksonville’s first touchdown. Trevor Lawrence, on the other hand, made it count when his offense got chances, throwing two touchdown passes in the second quarter. Lawrence is looking solid, 13-of-19 for 111 yards overall, and Bhayshul Tuten is adding to the ground game with 48 rushing yards on eight carries.
The Jags tried to push their lead even further at the end of the half. A couple of Patriots penalties and two Trevor Lawrence completions got them near midfield, setting up Cam Little for a massive 70-yard field goal attempt. It was just off to the right, though, so the score stayed 14-3. The Jags couldn’t hold a halftime lead last week in Denver, so they’ll be looking to lock this one down in the second half.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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