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Drake Maye’s Three Fourth-Quarter INTs Sink Patriots to Seahawks

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 1:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Maye Interceptions

The New England Patriots fell 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener on Sept. 9, 2026.
Quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions, all in the fourth quarter.
Maye called his performance “unacceptable” and said he lost patience.
A.J. Brown left in the third quarter with a right ankle injury.
Rookie tight end Eli Raridon caught the only touchdown on a 2-yard pass from Maye.

Summary

Patriots Acquire Brown

Patriots acquired Brown from the Eagles for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Coach Mike Vrabel previously coached Brown with the Tennessee Titans from 2019-2022.
Brown’s career totals include 524 receptions, 8,029 yards, and 56 touchdowns.
Patriots could place Brown on injured reserve, freeing a roster spot for another player.
Offensive coordinator may increase tight-end snaps for Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon.

History

Historical Context

In 2007, the New England Patriots completed an unprecedented 16-0 regular season, only to lose Super Bowl XLII to the New York Giants. Quarterback Tom Brady threw 50 touchdown passes that season, while receiver Randy Moss set a 23-reception, 1,493-yard record in the league. Similarly, the 2026 opener saw rookie quarterback Drake Maye sputter three interceptions against the Seattle Seahawks, while receiver A.J. Brown exited with an ankle injury. The Patriots' reliance on acquisitions like Brown, traded for future picks, underscores a rebuilding pattern that may dictate roster strategy for years.

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Maye Interceptions

The New England Patriots fell 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener on Sept. 9, 2026.
Quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions, all in the fourth quarter.
Maye called his performance “unacceptable” and said he lost patience.
A.J. Brown left in the third quarter with a right ankle injury.
Rookie tight end Eli Raridon caught the only touchdown on a 2-yard pass from Maye.

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