The New England Patriots were on the verge of getting an upset win over the Seattle Seahawks to begin their season, but instead left with a disappointing 13-10 loss in the NFL's season-opening game. In the fourth quarter, Drake Maye led the Patriots on a potential game-winning drive, as they could have won on a touchdown or tied it on a field goal to force overtime. However, his late-game end zone pass was intercepted, ending the Patriots' chances of winning.
Following the disappointing loss, Maye spoke to reporters about his costly mistake, accepting full blame for what transpired in the game's closing moments. "I lost patience, and it cost us. I think just, decisions that cost us the game on my part. ...
It's a long season, but at the same time, you can’t have those; it’s unacceptable. I gotta get back to work, because that wasn’t how I play football," Maye said. More news: Rob Gronkowski Raises Doubts About Bears Having Another ‘Magical’ Season Maye's late-game interception occurred with 21 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter as he tried to throw to his teammate in the corner of the end zone.
Instead, the Seahawks' Josh Jobe picked off the pass to seal the thrilling victory for Seattle. For the game, Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards and one touchdown to his rookie teammate, Eli Raridon. However, Maye also threw three interceptions, with the Seahawks' defense coming up clutch.
Wednesday's matchup was a very winnable game for the Patriots, as the Seahawks had lost Super Bowl-winning quarterback Sam Darnold in the first quarter. Darnold left the field limping and then didn't return, with backup Drew Lock entering the game to replace him. The early indication is that Darnold's injury isn't serious for the Seahawks, but there has been no official timetable on his return.
Meanwhile, Maye and the Patriots have to figure things out to respond to a disappointing season-opening loss. They'll host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 20, in an AFC showdown featuring Maye and Aaron Rodgers. More news: Hall of Fame QB Makes Huge Joe Burrow Prediction for Bengals Season For more about the New England Patriots and the NFL, visit Newsweek Sports.
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