Drake Maye just tossed his fourth interception of the season for the New England Patriots, a rough underthrown pick against the Steelers after intermission that felt *all too familiar* for us 12s. That one came Sunday in a 20-3 home opener win for New England, but let’s be real, it sure as heck didn’t erase what went down just a week ago at Lumen Field when our Super Bowl LX champions shut him down. Maye threw three picks in three drives against the Seahawks, and seeing him throw another one only confirms what we already knew about his early season form.
That Reckless Arm Is Still Showing Up
The 24-year-old Patriots quarterback was trying to be aggressive without being reckless, but he landed somewhere in the middle, and not in a good way. He finished 14-of-22 for 208 yards, no touchdowns, and that one crucial interception. Even with an early drive where his offense got a 7-0 lead on the ground and a 30-yard connection to rookie tight end Eli Raridon, Maye still only had 89 yards on 7-of-9 passing by halftime. Remember, the dude melted down in their season opener, and that underthrown pick right after a 29-yard completion is a classic follow-up to his Lumen Field struggles. It even led to a missed field goal opportunity, so yeah, the kid’s got some work to do.
Someone Has to Step Up, Right?
With AJ Brown hitting injured reserve with a high ankle sprain, New England’s receiving corps needed someone to emerge, and Romeo Doubs, a March signing, tried his best. The dude pulled down three catches on four targets for a team-high 96 yards. He had a sweet 29-yard diving conversion on third down and then stretched the field with a 63-yard bomb, the longest play of their young season. That’s a solid start for Doubs, especially with the Steelers’ secondary missing Joey Porter Jr. Still, the rest of the Patriots’ wideouts combined for only five receptions and 35 yards. DeMario Douglas got the start, with Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III filling out the depth chart, but it looks like Doubs is the one making noise.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel now sits at 1-1, but Maye’s inconsistent play is a huge flashing red light. They got the W against Pittsburgh, but if Maye keeps throwing picks, that kind of performance just won’t cut it against real contenders.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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