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Patriots’ Offensive Struggles Won’t ‘Ruin’ Mike Vrabel’s Sunday, but Drake Maye Isn’t Content
Vrabel said New England will keep trusting Maye after the quarterback threw for 208 yards and the defense held Pittsburgh to 3 points.
- On Sunday, the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3, securing their first win of the 2026 season and improving to 1-1. The offense scored only 13 points in the victory.
- Despite the win, Drake Maye struggled for a second consecutive week, completing 14-of-22 passes for 208 yards with one interception and three sacks. His performance raised concerns about pocket presence and decision-making.
- Analysts pointed to Maye's tendency to drift into pressure, including a sack by Watt. "He walked into a Watt sack because he cannot stop himself from drifting to the right," Curran said.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel defended Maye postgame but grew frustrated with reporters questioning the offense. When asked about offensive struggles, Vrabel said, "You're not going to ruin my Sunday."
- The Patriots face the Jaguars next Sunday seeking offensive improvement. Maye acknowledged the need for execution, saying, "We want to execute and be successful on offense and still know that that was not our best football.
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The New England Patriots picked up their first win of the 2026 season Sunday afternoon, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 at Gillette Stadium. After a disappointing Week 1 loss, New England responded with a dominant defensive performance that kept Pittsburgh’s offense in check throughout the afternoon. The Patriots got on the board first when TreVeyon [...]
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