Drake Maye's disastrous start to the 2026 season has reached a stunning level for the New England Patriots. After entering the year with major expectations, Maye has just one touchdown pass against six interceptions through three games. And the problems go beyond interceptions. Maye has now recorded nine fumbles and 10 interceptions since the start of last postseason. According to a stat cited from Doug Clawson, he's the first player with at least nine fumbles and 10 interceptions over a seven-game span since Jameis Winston in 2019. That's an incredible reversal from 2025, when Maye threw 31 touchdowns against only eight interceptions and played himself into the MVP conversation. So what happened? Josh McDaniels and the Patriots offense aren't completely blameless. But receivers are getting open. Maye has missed throws, been late with the football and made costly decisions that simply weren't happening at this frequency last season. The situation around him isn't helping either. Despite New England's investment in its receiving corps, Mack Hollins has emerged as arguably Maye's most dependable option. Hollins earned the Patriots' highest offensive PFF grade against Jacksonville and continues making plays when targeted. But New England didn't build this offense expecting its passing game to run through Hollins. A.J. Brown's eventual return should help. Romeo Doubs needs to produce more. Pop Douglas and the rest of New England's weapons need opportunities. But ultimately, the Patriots need their quarterback back. Because this version of Drake Maye looks nothing like the one they saw in 2025. #NewEnglandPatriots #DrakeMaye #NFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Drake Maye's disastrous start to the 2026 season has reached a stunning level for the New England Patriots. After entering the year with major expectations, Maye has just one touchdown pass against six interceptions through three games. And the problems go beyond interceptions. Maye has now recorded nine fumbles and 10 interceptions since the start of last postseason. According to a stat cited from Doug Clawson, he's the first player with at least nine fumbles and 10 interceptions over a seven-game span since Jameis Winston in 2019. That's an incredible reversal from 2025, when Maye threw 31 touchdowns against only eight interceptions and played himself into the MVP conversation. So what happened? Josh McDaniels and the Patriots offense aren't completely blameless. But receivers are getting open. Maye has missed throws, been late with the football and made costly decisions that simply weren't happening at this frequency last season. The situation around him isn't helping either. Despite New England's investment in its receiving corps, Mack Hollins has emerged as arguably Maye's most dependable option. Hollins earned the Patriots' highest offensive PFF grade against Jacksonville and continues making plays when targeted. But New England didn't build this offense expecting its passing game to run through Hollins. A.J. Brown's eventual return should help. Romeo Doubs needs to produce more. Pop Douglas and the rest of New England's weapons need opportunities. But ultimately, the Patriots need their quarterback back. Because this version of Drake Maye looks nothing like the one they saw in 2025. #NewEnglandPatriots #DrakeMaye #NFL
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