New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
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The New England Patriots were not able to avenge themselves in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, losing 13-10. There were many bad parts of the game for the Patriots, and one of the worst was that they had the lead for most of the game. Turnovers changed everything, as Drake Maye threw three interceptions, including one that put the dagger in the game.
In fact, that was the one that didn't make sense to many when looking at it in real time or rewinding the film. Maye was pressured, so he lobbed the ball up to the end zone, and it was easily intercepted.
The final Drake Maye INT is difficult to explain.
Just a reckless decision considering the circumstances. pic.twitter.com/RdDllHIi9B https://t.co/KbeLcX2MBk
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 10, 2026
The play actually didn't have to go for a touchdown if it wasn't there because the Patriots were only down three points. A field goal to go into overtime could've sufficed, but Maye made one of the few bad decisions on the night at the wrong moment.
After the game, Patriots players shared what was supposed to come out of the play.
“This play was supposed to be a quick-game concept, according to multiple Patriots players in the locker room. Obvious breakdowns contributed to the final INT,” Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
When Maye was asked about the interception, he only had three words.
“I lost patience,” Maye said.
It wasn't one of Maye's best moments, and it definitely wasn't one of his best games. It felt like watching the Super Bowl over again, as the Seahawks continued to dial up the pressure and make them uncomfortable.
The only thing Maye and the Patriots can do now is go back and look at the film. It's just the first game of the season, and this is something that can be fixed before it gets any worse.