Drake Maye: Patriots offense, own play 'unacceptable'
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Key Points:
- Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continued his early-season struggles with two interceptions and a lost fumble in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jaguars, calling the offense's performance "unacceptable" and taking personal responsibility.
- Maye finished 14-of-25 passing for 199 yards with no touchdowns and an 11.9 Total QBR, the lowest by a Patriots starter since late 2023, and his six interceptions through three games match a team record set in 1994.
- Coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the team's poor decision-making with the football and emphasized the need for improvement, starting with himself.
- Maye attributed a fumble to a slippery hand caused by a bleeding center but accepted full responsibility, noting his tendency to force passes has been an ongoing issue since the season opener.
- Despite questions about a lingering shoulder injury, Maye stated he feels healthy and is focused on leading the team to better performances as the Patriots prepare to face the undefeated Bills next Sunday.
